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Pathfinder High School

863 Sweetwater Street, Lander, WY, 82520

About Pathfinder High School

Pathfinder High School is one of the best schools in Lander. It is a public alternative school in Fremont County School District #1. The school serves students in grades 9–12 and has about 55 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 10:1, which makes for a very personalized learning environment. The school is known for its personalized teaching methods and emphasis on student perseverance, making it one of the best schools in the area. The school's demographics show that 26% of the students are minorities and 46% are from families that are financially struggling. According to performance data, 19% of students are good at reading and 13% are good at math. The school is in a community that values inclusive education and supportive mentorship, which makes it a great place for students to grow. Pathfinder High School is known as one of the best schools because it is dedicated to flexible learning. It is a great place for students to learn because it gives them targeted support and makes sure that all students graduate, and it is one of the best high school in Wyoming.

Pathfinder High School Contact Information

Address

863 Sweetwater Street, Lander, WY, 82520

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Phone

(307) 335-7050

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 19%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 19% in Reading.
5
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
54
Total Students
$59780
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 144 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pathfinder High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM – 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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.

Student Demographics

White 74.07%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 3.7%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 9.26%
Native Am. 12.96%
White
74.07%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
9.26%
Native Am.
12.96%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 54
57.41%
31 Female
42.59%
23 Male

Student Population

54 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

54 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Pathfinder High School recently named senior Abby Bash Student of the Week. This was because she graduated a full year early so she could start her college studies. The school has added more Pathfinder Educational Scholarships for the 2025–2026 school year. These scholarships give graduates money directly to help them pay for more school. The district is also putting new safety and health goals at the top of its list of things to do to make sure the campus stays a safe and nurturing place for creative learning and exploring the real world.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students at Pathfinder High School are pushed to think critically and do their best work in honors and AP classes.

Q2. Does Pathfinder High School encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can learn about civic duty by helping out with community programs and volunteer projects.

Q3. Can students look into STEM options?

Ans. Absolutely! Students can learn by doing things in science, technology, engineering, and math classes.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, the school puts a lot of emphasis on including everyone, helping staff, and learning together so that all students can do well.

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
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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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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