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New West High School

Public Grades 9-12
Summary

New West High School is a small public high school in Buffalo, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Johnson County School District #1, which is ranked 15 out of 42 districts in the state.

Despite having a low student population of only 30 students, New West High School significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages in academic proficiency. In 2023-2024, only 18.2% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 48.3% in the district and 41.5% statewide. Similarly, only 27.3% were proficient or better in Science, compared to 51.7% in the district and 46.4% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage. Additionally, the school's spending per student is significantly higher than the nearby Buffalo High School, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources.

When comparing New West High School to the nearby Buffalo High School, which is also part of the Johnson County School District #1, the academic performance of New West High School is significantly lower. Buffalo High School outperforms New West High School in both Mathematics and Science proficiency for 10th-grade students, as well as in English Language Arts proficiency for 9th and 10th-grade students. The small size of New West High School, with only 30 students, may also contribute to the school's challenges in terms of resource allocation, course offerings, and attracting and retaining high-quality teachers.

29
Students ?
7.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$21,685
Per pupil spending ?
55.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 300 S. Spruce
       Buffalo, WY  82834

(307) 620-2478

District: Johnson County School District #1

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.8%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Strengths
✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Wyoming average (43% vs 50% meeting standards)
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school43%
District avg52%
Wyoming avg50%
Not ranked this year
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19th of 43Johnson County School District #1 among Wyoming districts

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Students at New West High School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

In the 2024-25 school year, 29 students attended New West High School.


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