Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked WY School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Colter High School
About the School
- Colter High School in Worland, WY, is a rural, nonsectarian all–boys alternative school serving grades 8 through 12 with an enrollment of 59 students.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 8 full–time teachers.
- Founded in 1905, Colter High School offers access to 15 Advanced Placement courses.
- Annual tuition is $25,000, reflecting its private alternative school status in the Worland area.
- The student body includes 26.79% students of color, contributing to the school's demographic diversity.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked WY School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Colter High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
School Mascot
Warriors
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Colter High School often compared to?
Colter High School is often viewed alongside schools like Red Top Meadows by visitors of our site.
What is Colter High School's ranking?
Colter High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wyoming for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Colter High School?
The application deadline for Colter High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Colter High School vs. Red Top Meadows
The nearest high school to Colter High School is Veritas Academy (62.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Big Horn Basin Children's Center (13.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is SonShine Academy (17.2 miles away)
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Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 9 students
Special Education School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
660 S 17th St
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-7858
Distance: 56.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Montessori School
1014 N 8th St W
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-7633
Distance: 57.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Catholic
220 N 7th St E
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-5922
Distance: 57.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
419 E Park Ave
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-5710
Distance: 62.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 40 students
Christian
Po Box 1581
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 250-5167
Distance: 116.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2300 S Hickory St
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 234-6865
Distance: 118.5 mi
Gr: 6-11 | 23 students
All-girls | Alternative School
2521 E 15th St
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 472-2667
Distance: 130.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 32
1715 High School Road, #240
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733-5427
Distance: 131.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
502 W Euclid Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 259-4444
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: 1-6 | 9 students
Special Education School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
660 S 17th St
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-7858
Distance: 56.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Montessori School
1014 N 8th St W
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-7633
Distance: 57.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Catholic
220 N 7th St E
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-5922
Distance: 57.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
419 E Park Ave
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-5710
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
660 S 17th St
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-7858
Distance: 56.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Montessori School
1014 N 8th St W
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-7633
Distance: 57.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Catholic
220 N 7th St E
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 856-5922
Distance: 57.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
419 E Park Ave
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 857-5710
Distance: 62.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 40 students
Christian
Po Box 1581
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 250-5167
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
231 Park Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6511
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6511
13.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Special Education School
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-2171
13.5 miles
Gr: K-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6561
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1450 Valleyview Drive
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(307) 864-6551
14 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Alternative School
1550 Highway 20 South
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-5377
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-5377
16 miles
Gr: 7-12
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