Serving 102 students in grades 9-12, Black Butte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Butte High School's student population of 102 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Black Butte High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Butte High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
69%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Butte High School's ranking?
Black Butte High School is ranked #270 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Black Butte High School often compared to?
Black Butte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black Butte High School?
The graduation rate of Black Butte High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Black Butte High School?
102 students attend Black Butte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Black Butte High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Butte High School?
Black Butte High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Black Butte High School offer ?
Black Butte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Butte High School part of?
Black Butte High School is part of Sweetwater County School District #1.
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