WHITING HIGH SCHOOL

Whiting High School is a public high school that is part of the Albany County School District #1 school district, located in Laramie, WY with about 37 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, Whiting High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Whiting High School, located in Laramie, Wyoming, serves as an alternative educational option within the Albany County School District 1. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, Whiting is designed to provide a more flexible and personalized learning environment for students who may benefit from a smaller setting, individualized instruction, or a non-traditional approach to completing their high school requirements. The school focuses on meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student body, often assisting those who are credit-deficient or seeking a more self-paced pathway to graduation.

The school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere where smaller class sizes allow for stronger student-teacher relationships and tailored academic support. By offering a curriculum aligned with state standards while utilizing varied instructional strategies, Whiting High School aims to help students overcome barriers to education and successfully earn their diplomas. Its affiliation with the broader district ensures that students have access to essential educational resources while benefiting from the unique, focused environment that the alternative program provides.

For more information, contact Whiting High School at (307) 721-4449 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.