Riverton High School is a high school in Riverton, Wyoming and forms part of the Fremont County School District Number 25. In 2017, it had an enrollment of 787 students and a faculty of 46 teachers in grades 9-12. In 2018, it had an enrollment of 766 students and a faculty of 47 teachers in grades 9-12.
Serving 738 students in grades 9-12, Riverton 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 32% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Riverton High School's student population of 738 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Colors
White, Black, Cardinal
School Rankings
Riverton 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 Riverton High School is 0.60, 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
#266 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
21%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
59%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverines
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverton High School's ranking?
Riverton High School is ranked #266 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Riverton High School often compared to?
Riverton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lander Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverton High School?
The graduation rate of Riverton High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Riverton High School?
738 students attend Riverton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Riverton High School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverton High School?
Riverton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverton High School offer ?
Riverton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverton High School part of?
Riverton High School is part of Fremont County School District #25.
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