Ft. Washakie High School

Fremont County School District #21
90 Ethete Road
Ft. Washakie, WY 82514
91 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Fort Washakie High School, located in Fort Washakie, Wyoming, serves the local community as part of the Fremont County School District #21. Situated on the Wind River Indian Reservation, the school plays a vital role in the education of Native American students, with a strong focus on fostering academic success while honoring and integrating the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes.

The school is committed to providing a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness. Beyond standard academic curriculum, Fort Washakie High School emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities and programs designed to develop leadership, personal growth, and community responsibility. By maintaining a balance between modern educational standards and the preservation of tribal identity, the institution aims to empower its graduates to thrive in both their local community and the global landscape.
91
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    87 (95.6%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.1%)
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: Fremont County School District #21
Phone: (307)332-0142
Website: http://www.fortwashakieschool.com/fwhs/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 24
Grade 10 24
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wyoming Indian High School
Fremont County School District #14
180 Students
636 Blue Sky Highway
Ethete, WY 82520 (4.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th