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PODER is well-recognized for producing consistent and remarkable results. Students are averaging increases in academic growth well beyond state and national averages regardless of socio-economic status. 

PODER Academy selected as a 2025 ESEA Distinguished school.

PODER Academy selected as a 2025 ESEA Distinguished school.

PODER Academy ranked among the best schools in the nation. 

PODER Academy ranked among the best schools in the nation. 

PODER Secondary ranked #1 high school in Wyoming.

PODER Secondary ranked #1 high school in Wyoming.

PODER Secondary ranked #1 high school in Wyoming.

PODER Secondary ranked #1 high school in Wyoming.

PODER Academy achieves 'Exceeding Expectations' rating.

PODER Academy achieves 'Exceeding Expectations' rating.

PODER rated #1 standout elementary school in Wyoming.

PODER rated #1 standout elementary school in Wyoming.

PODER Academy receives an overall rating of 9/10 for elementary schools. 

PODER Academy receives an overall rating of 9/10 for elementary schools. 

Wyoming Tribune editorial

The scores also once again show us that smaller districts and charter schools like Cheyenne’s PODER Academy are seeing significantly better outcomes on these tests.

Indeed

I loved working at PODER. Though it is a challenging job it pushes you to do things you never thought you could.

Cowboy State Daily

Getting kids to sit still and study may be the obvious approach to improving classroom learning, but PODER doesn’t stop at the classroom.

Wyoming News Now

PODER Academy is one of the few academies across the country that includes chess in their curriculum. It's a game of skill and requires students to think outside of the box.

Wyoming Dept. of Education

HUGE congrats to Cheyenne’s PODER Academy! They have been named a 2025 ESEA Distinguished School—recognized nationally for outstanding student achievement.

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