Powell High School

Park County School District # 1
1151 East 7th Street
Powell, WY 82435
573 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Powell High School, located in Powell, Wyoming, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Park County School District #1. The school is committed to fostering a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Known for its strong sense of community, the high school provides a diverse curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a wide range of elective options, including arts, technology, and career-technical education.

Beyond the classroom, Powell High School places a significant emphasis on student development through robust extracurricular programming. The school supports a variety of athletic teams, competitive clubs, and service organizations, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and school spirit. By maintaining a supportive campus culture and leveraging local community resources, Powell High School strives to uphold high standards of achievement while ensuring that each student has the opportunity to grow personally and academically in a safe, engaging environment.
573
Total Students
35.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    477 (83.2%)
  • Hispanic
    68 (11.9%)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Park County School District # 1
Phone: (307)764-6181
Website: http://www.pcsd1.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 172
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* 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 9 145
Grade 10 143
Grade 11 143
Grade 12 142
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Shoshone Learning Center
Park County School District # 1
19 Students
140 North Ferris Street
Powell, WY 82435 (0.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th