Serving 70 students in grades 9-12, John C. Schiffer Collaborative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School's student population of 70 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or in the same way.
School Rankings
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
1%
1%
White
82%
75%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.6%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John C. Schiffer Collaborative School's ranking?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is ranked #211 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
The graduation rate of John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is 80%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
70 students attend John C. Schiffer Collaborative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of John C. Schiffer Collaborative School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John C. Schiffer Collaborative School?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does John C. Schiffer Collaborative School offer ?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John C. Schiffer Collaborative School part of?
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School is part of Sheridan County School District #2.
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