Riverton High School

Summary:

Riverton High School is a public high school in Riverton, Wyoming, serving 776 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Fremont County School District #25, which is ranked 31 out of 42 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverton High School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Wyoming high schools, maintaining a 1-star rating for most years. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students generally performing better than male students, and Hispanic and Native American students performing relatively well compared to other high schools in the state. However, the school struggles with the performance of White, Multi-racial, Special Education, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Disabled students, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Wyoming high schools for these subgroups. Academically, Riverton High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently below the state and district averages.

Despite the relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio at Riverton High School, the school's academic performance remains below state and district averages. In comparison, the nearby Frontier Academy, which is also part of the Fremont County School District #25, performs slightly better than Riverton High School, ranking in the middle of Wyoming high schools. On the other hand, the other nearby schools, Wyoming Indian High School and Arapahoe Charter High School, which are part of different districts, perform significantly worse than Riverton High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2001 West Sunset
       Riverton, WY  82501


(307) 856-9491

District: Fremont County School District #25

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,271 Help


Feeder schools for Riverton High School:

Elementary:    Rendezvous Elementary
Middle:    Riverton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  776

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.9%
American Indian:
21.3%
Hispanic:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverton High School ranks worse than 80% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.9%), American Indian (21.3%), Hispanic (11.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverton High School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverton High School is $18,271.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverton High School 64th of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Riverton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fremont County School District #25:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont County School District #25 31st of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverton High School

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Rank History for all students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.19 26th 62 58.1%
2005 36.16 53rd 66 19.7%
2006 37.00 47th 62 24.2%
2007 44.88 46th 67 31.3%
2008 47.17 41st 66 37.9%
2009 71.56 19th 71 73.2%
2010 55.52 33rd 69 52.2%
2011 54.19 33rd 69 52.2%
2012 76.03 13th 71 81.7%
2013 45.66 46th 80 42.5%
2014 29.20 54th 78 30.8%
2016 43.56 52nd 79 34.2%
2017 47.38 49th 79 38.0%
2018 34.30 53rd 73 27.4%
2019 30.73 62nd 77 19.5%
2021 30.34 60th 81 25.9%
2022 25.68 64th 80 20.0%
2023 34.75 61st 80 23.8%
2024 23.15 64th 80 20.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.66 10th 12 16.7%
2021 38.61 9th 11 18.2%
2022 32.89 9th 13 30.8%
2023 26.76 12th 15 20.0%
2024 29.91 11th 13 15.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.87 15th 27 44.4%
2019 21.61 24th 28 14.3%
2021 37.84 16th 27 40.7%
2023 14.49 30th 32 6.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.10 44th 52 15.4%
2019 21.31 48th 55 12.7%
2021 19.81 45th 52 13.5%
2022 34.06 38th 52 26.9%
2023 29.10 47th 61 23.0%
2024 14.26 53rd 60 11.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.32 50th 60 16.7%
2019 26.33 51st 62 17.7%
2021 13.78 57th 63 9.5%
2022 30.52 51st 62 17.7%
2023 55.18 28th 64 56.3%
2024 30.07 51st 63 19.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.12 27th 27 0.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.59 8th 11 27.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.67 36th 62 41.9%
2019 34.99 45th 61 26.2%
2021 43.57 35th 61 42.6%
2022 19.20 56th 66 15.2%
2023 12.74 57th 64 10.9%
2024 14.96 56th 62 9.7%
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Rank History for Virtual Education students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.93 12th 12 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.16 19th 28 32.1%
2019 49.88 13th 29 55.2%
2021 36.92 22nd 33 33.3%
2022 51.76 16th 31 48.4%
2023 62.78 8th 30 73.3%
2024 23.51 33rd 38 13.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.28 3rd 4 25.0%
2019 32.84 3rd 3 0.0%
2021 20.06 4th 4 0.0%
2022 15.59 5th 5 0.0%
2023 80.47 2nd 5 60.0%
2024 54.07 1st 3 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Riverton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.54 27th 51 47.1%
2019 37.20 39th 51 23.5%
2021 43.93 36th 53 32.1%
2022 37.85 33rd 51 35.3%
2023 45.02 31st 47 34.0%
2024 33.21 40th 54 25.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Riverton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 888 888
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 835 835
1991 733 1 5 52 71 n/a n/a 0 862
1992 763 0 0 41 63 n/a n/a 0 867
1993 780 2 3 45 72 n/a n/a 0 902
1994 769 3 1 52 126 n/a n/a 0 951
1995 890 2 7 49 88 n/a n/a 0 1036
1996 890 2 7 49 88 n/a n/a 0 1036
1997 861 2 4 55 100 n/a n/a 0 1022
1998 863 3 5 37 120 n/a n/a 0 1028
1999 818 1 6 30 105 n/a n/a 0 960
2000 775 0 4 41 112 n/a n/a 0 932
2001 702 0 4 31 96 n/a n/a 0 833
2002 657 3 3 56 98 n/a n/a 0 817
2003 657 3 3 56 98 n/a n/a 0 817
2004 615 2 3 46 107 n/a n/a 0 773
2005 577 3 7 54 130 n/a n/a 0 771
2006 575 5 7 56 137 n/a n/a 0 780
2007 595 7 4 58 163 n/a n/a 0 827
2008 588 3 3 47 120 n/a n/a 0 761
2009 596 2 6 42 97 n/a n/a 0 743
2010 597 5 6 32 87 0 0 0 727
2011 548 2 5 44 107 0 4 0 710
2012 590 0 4 36 106 2 11 0 749
2013 579 6 3 46 107 2 11 0 754
2014 595 6 3 51 131 0 16 0 802
2015 590 7 4 55 113 0 18 0 787
2016 568 12 1 52 116 1 16 0 766
2017 514 5 3 57 116 1 13 0 709
2018 466 6 3 78 127 0 16 0 696
2019 430 1 4 85 135 0 21 0 676
2020 454 0 5 88 156 0 33 0 736
2021 444 1 3 90 139 0 45 0 722
2022 430 1 4 88 151 0 61 0 735
2023 457 2 5 89 165 0 58 0 776

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 888 n/a n/a n/a
1990 835 49.0 17.0 n/a
1991 862 53.0 16.2 12.1
1992 867 48.1 18.0 11.3
1993 902 53.0 17.0 10
1994 951 57.0 16.7 12.8
1995 1036 57.0 18.2 9.8
1996 1036 57.0 18.2 9.8
1997 1022 64.0 16.0 12
1998 1028 66.0 15.6 13.9
1999 960 64.0 15.0 19.2
2000 932 63.3 14.7 15.3
2001 833 60.8 13.7 22.9
2002 817 51.7 15.8 26.1
2003 817 51.7 15.8 26.1
2004 773 44.5 17.4 25.5
2005 771 44.5 17.3 28.7
2006 780 47.0 16.6 20.3
2007 827 48.4 17.1 22.5
2008 761 48.6 15.7 25
2009 743 47.4 15.7 29.5
2010 727 48.3 15.3 27.9
2011 710 n/a n/a 28.7
2012 749 51.1 14.6 33.6
2013 754 n/a n/a 27.2
2014 802 46.7 17.1 36.7
2015 787 46.0 17.1 37.7
2016 766 47.0 16.2 36.4
2017 709 47.1 15.0 38.8
2018 696 44.0 15.7 30.9
2019 676 44.8 15.0 35.9
2020 736 44.6 16.4 39.8
2021 722 47.3 15.2 37
2022 735 44.9 16.3 30.7
2023 776 45.0 17.2 34.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 888 n/a n/a n/a
1990 835 49.0 17.0 n/a
1991 862 53.0 16.2 12.1
1992 867 48.1 18.0 11.3
1993 902 53.0 17.0 10
1994 951 57.0 16.7 12.8
1995 1036 57.0 18.2 9.8
1996 1036 57.0 18.2 9.8
1997 1022 64.0 16.0 12
1998 1028 66.0 15.6 13.9
1999 960 64.0 15.0 19.2
2000 932 63.3 14.7 15.3
2001 833 60.8 13.7 22.9
2002 817 51.7 15.8 26.1
2003 817 51.7 15.8 26.1
2004 773 44.5 17.4 25.5
2005 771 44.5 17.3 28.7
2006 780 47.0 16.6 20.3
2007 827 48.4 17.1 22.5
2008 761 48.6 15.7 25
2009 743 47.4 15.7 29.5
2010 727 48.3 15.3 27.9
2011 710 n/a n/a 28.7
2012 749 51.1 14.6 33.6
2013 754 n/a n/a 27.2
2014 802 46.7 17.1 36.7
2015 787 46.0 17.1 37.7
2016 766 47.0 16.2 36.4
2017 709 47.1 15.0 38.8
2018 696 44.0 15.7 30.9
2019 676 44.8 15.0 35.9
2020 736 44.6 16.4 39.8
2021 722 47.3 15.2 37
2022 735 44.9 16.3 30.7
2023 776 45.0 17.2 34.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $977 (5.9%) $15,501 (94.1%) $16,479
2020 $1,186 (7.5%) $14,573 (92.5%) $15,758
2021 $2,530 (13.4%) $16,319 (86.6%) $18,848
2022 $2,969 (16.0%) $15,599 (84.0%) $18,568
2023 $2,904 (15.9%) $15,367 (84.1%) $18,271

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 77 High schoolsRanks 61st of 80 High schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Riverton High School)34.146.3
 12.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont County School District #25)34.146.6
 12.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.752.6
 0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Riverton High School)19.836.4
 16.6%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Fremont County School District #25)19.836.2
 16.4%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)40.441
 0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Riverton High School)56.355.9
 0.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont County School District #25)56.655.7
 0.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.853.7
 0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Riverton High School)33.531.5
 2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Fremont County School District #25)33.331.5
 1.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)45.243.7
 1.5%
10th Grade Science (Riverton High School)49.739.1
 10.6%
   10th Grade Science (Fremont County School District #25)49.438.9
 10.5%
   10th Grade Science (Wyoming)48.346.6
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students676776
 14.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian135165
 22.2%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic8589
 4.7%
Pacific Islander00
White430457
 6.3%
Two or More Races2158
 176.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.9%34.8%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverton High School

Riverton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Rendezvous Elementary
Middle : Riverton Middle School

Students at Riverton High School are 59% White, 21% American Indian, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 776 students attended Riverton High School.

Riverton High School ranks in the bottom 20.0% of Wyoming high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

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