Sheridan/Johnson County Schools Receive Accountability Results For 2021-22 School Year

The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has released its school accountability results for the 2021-22 school year after a two-year hiatus from reporting.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 50% of traditional schools were able to maintain their level of school performance.

Additionally, 20% were able to increase their school performance rating.

As the state and education system continues to recover, more support and resources are available, as 30% of Wyoming schools are performing at a lower level compared to pre-pandemic levels.     

For Wyoming schools, a graduation rate below 66.7% identifies a school as needing Comprehensive Support and Improvement under federal accountability.

In 2021-22, a notable positive outcome for alternative schools is an increase in four-year, on-time graduation rates with 52% of alternative schools exceeding the 66.7% threshold as compared to only 39% in 2018-19.

At the same time, when looking at overall alternative school performance, 57% are Meeting or Exceeding Expectations.

School performance is evaluated on a combination of student performance indicators, including academic achievement, equity and growth based on the Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP), and the state assessment.

Additional indicators for high schools include post-secondary readiness and graduation rates.

Under state law, all Wyoming elementary, middle, and traditional high schools receive one of four School Performance Ratings (SPR): Exceeding Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Partially Meeting Expectations, or Not Meeting Expectations.

Alternative schools receive one of four SPRs: Exceeding Alternative Expectations, Meeting Alternative Expectations, Partially Meeting Alternative Expectations or Not Meeting Alternative Expectations.

The 2021-22 SPRs show that 49% of Wyoming traditional schools are Meeting or Exceeding Expectations and 57% of Wyoming alternative schools are Meeting or Exceeding Alternative School Expectations.

Click here for reports on all schools at all levels up to high school, throughout Wyoming.

Sheridan High School reported a 4-year on time graduation rate of 87.9% for the 2021-22 school year, which is down from 89.6% in the 2018-19 school year.

The WDE reports SHS has met or exceeded all goals on school performance indicators for the 2021-22 school year.

Big Horn High School reported a 4-year on time graduation rate of 90% for the 2021-22 school year, which is down from 93.8 in the 2018-19 school year.

The WDE reports BHHS has met or exceeded all but 1 goal on school performance indicators for the 2021-22 school year (Post-Secondary Readiness).

Tongue River High School reported a 4-year on time graduation rate of 80.5% for the 2021-22 school year, which is down from 80.8% in the 2018-19 school year.

The WDE reports TRHS is below target/average in 3 categories for the 2021-22 school year (Extended Graduation, 4-year on time graduation, and Grade Nine Credits).

Arvada-Clearmont High School reported a 4-year on time graduation rate of 94.% for the 2021-22 school year, which is up from 90% in the 2018-19 school year.

The WDE reports ACHS is below target/average in 2 categories for the 2021-22 school year (Growth, and Post-Secondary Readiness).

Buffalo High School reported a 4-year on time graduation rate of 86.7% for the 2021-22 school year, which is down from 86.8% in the 2018-19 school year.

The WDE reports BHS is below target/average in growth, achievement, post-secondary readiness and grade nine credits.

Kaycee High School reported a 4-year on time graduation rate of 100% for the 2021-22 school year, which is up from 92.9% in the 2018-19 school year.

The WDE reports KHS is at or above target/average in all categories except for achievement.