Whiting High School Overview &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About Whiting High School

Whiting High School is one of the best schools in Laramie. It is a public alternative secondary school in Albany County School District #1. The school serves students in grades 9–12 and has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1, which makes for a very personalized learning environment. The school is known as one of the best because it focuses on each student's needs and encourages them to keep going. 29% of the students at the school are minorities, and 59% of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. The performance data shows that 22% of students are good at reading and 10% are good at math. The school is in a community that values inclusive education and stable local development. It provides a safe and supportive environment for students to grow. Whiting High School is known as one of the best schools because it is dedicated to flexible learning. It has a strong area of promise because it offers targeted support and is committed to making sure that all students graduate, and it is one of the best high school in Wyoming.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%

Reading 22%

State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 22% in Reading.

13

Full-time Teachers

4 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

56

Total Students

$59780

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 71.43%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 19.64%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 5.36%

Native Am. 3.57%

White

71.43%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

19.64%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

5.36%

Native Am.

3.57%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 56

58.93%

33 Female

41.07%

23 Male

Student Population

56 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

28 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Whiting High School Contact Information

Address

801 South 24th Street, Laramie, WY, 82070

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Phone

(307) 721-4449

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Website

http://www.acsd1.org/whs

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Whiting High School just started its new school year with a "Open House" and "Meet the Wizards" event. Families met with the principal and teachers to learn about new services for students. The Title I Part D program is helping the school keep its promise to give each student the help they need to succeed. It does this by providing specialized services and resources for at-risk students. Senior students are also getting ready for their big change by having special meetings about graduation requirements and planning for life after high school.

FAQ

Q1. Can students take AP classes at Whiting High School?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q2. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Whiting High School push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q3. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Does Whiting High School encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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