Central High School

5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009

central.laramie1.org/

1,270 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cheyenne Central High School, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, serves as one of the primary secondary education institutions within the Laramie County School District 1. As the oldest high school in the city, Central High has a long-standing tradition of academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and community spirit. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is well-known for its active campus life, featuring a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and personal development, Central High strives to instill the values of citizenship and leadership in its student body. For students and parents looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendar events, or department details, the official school website serves as a central hub for district communication and resources.

1,270

Total Students

91.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	997
Hispanic	175
Black	18
Asian	13
Two or More	58
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

White
997 (78.5%)
Hispanic
175 (13.8%)
Two or More
58 (4.6%)
Black
18 (1.4%)
Asian
13 (1.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Laramie County School District #1
Phone:	(307)771-2680
Website:	http://central.laramie1.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 369

Grade 10 333

Grade 11 299

Grade 12 269