For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,268 students in Cheyenne, WY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cheyenne, WY are Poder Academy Secondary School, Central High School and East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne, WY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Cheyenne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wyoming public high schools.
Cheyenne, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cheyenne, WY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poder Academy Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Richardson Court
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Gr: 9-12 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
East High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 East Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2663
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2663
Gr: 9-12 | 1,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
South High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1213 West Allison Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2410
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,112 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Triumph High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 West College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2500
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Laramie Plains Academy
Special Education School
3001 East Pershing Blvd, Suite
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 369-2345
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 369-2345
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Meadowlark Academy
Alternative School
3304 E I-80 Service Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 829-7355
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cheyenne, WY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cheyenne, WY include Poder Academy Secondary School, Central High School and East High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cheyenne?
7 public high schools are located in Cheyenne.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne?
Cheyenne public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public high schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cheyenne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cheyenne include: Central High School vs. East High School, South High School vs. East High School, East High School vs. Central High School
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