Is Black Butte High School a good school?

Black Butte High School ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Wyoming high schools.

How many students attend Black Butte High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 102 students attended Black Butte High School.

What is the racial makeup of Black Butte High School?

Students at Black Butte High School are 78% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Black Butte High School in Rock Springs WY

Performance Trends

Compare Details Black Butte High School ranks worse than 83.8% of high schools in Wyoming. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Sweetwater County School District #1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.4%), Hispanic (17.6%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Butte High School is 8.8, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Sweetwater County School District #1! (See more...)

Compare Black Butte High School employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Butte High School is $24,203. 1 high schools in the Sweetwater County School District #1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Black Butte High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Butte High School 67^th of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Black Butte High School in the ranking list.)

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Sweetwater County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweetwater County School District #1 35^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Black Butte High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2004	1.75	60^th	62	3.2%
2005	3.05	65^th	66	1.5%
2006	2.44	59^th	62	4.8%
2007	0.05	67^th	67	0.0%
2008	0.19	66^th	66	0.0%
2009	5.25	66^th	71	7.0%
2010	3.57	68^th	69	1.4%
2011	3.50	66^th	69	4.3%
2012	1.38	70^th	71	1.4%
2013	5.43	69^th	80	13.8%
2016	20.75	63^rd	79	20.3%
2017	29.49	61^st	79	22.8%
2018	33.09	55^th	73	24.7%
2019	47.29	42^nd	77	45.5%
2021	26.01	66^th	81	18.5%
2022	20.08	67^th	80	16.3%
2023	24.72	67^th	80	16.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Butte High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	60.44	17^th	52	67.3%
2019	49.28	27^th	55	50.9%
2022	40.66	29^th	52	44.2%
2023	42.77	37^th	61	39.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Black Butte High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	22.82	52^nd	60	13.3%
2019	27.42	50^th	62	19.4%
2021	28.74	51^st	63	19.0%
2022	23.84	53^rd	62	14.5%
2023	11.61	58^th	64	9.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Black Butte High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	41.11	39^th	62	37.1%
2019	67.15	17^th	61	72.1%
2021	37.78	44^th	61	27.9%
2022	13.54	57^th	66	13.6%
2023	37.16	45^th	64	29.7%

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Rank History for White students at Black Butte High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.09	47^th	51	7.8%

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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.

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Black Butte 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	53	53
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	54	54
1991	52	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
1992	47	0	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	56
1993	49	0	1	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	62
1994	46	1	1	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	61
1995	49	0	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	59
1996	49	0	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	59
1997	40	1	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	51
1998	51	0	0	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	62
1999	56	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	64
2000	69	0	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2001	83	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2002	81	1	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2003	81	1	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2004	97	2	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2005	100	6	0	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	126
2006	74	4	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
2007	85	3	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2008	68	3	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	79
2009	50	2	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2010	51	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	53
2011	41	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	47
2012	32	0	0	4	3	0	0	0	39
2013	44	3	0	11	0	0	0	0	58
2014	46	2	0	15	1	0	1	0	65
2015	49	2	0	14	0	0	2	0	67
2016	69	1	1	17	1	0	6	0	95
2017	78	0	1	16	2	0	0	0	97
2018	75	0	0	15	0	0	2	0	92
2019	79	0	0	15	0	0	2	0	96
2020	81	0	0	17	1	1	2	0	102
2021	84	0	0	12	1	0	1	0	98
2022	83	1	0	14	1	0	2	0	101
2023	80	1	0	18	1	0	2	0	102

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

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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 Black Butte High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	53	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	54	4.0	13.5	n/a
1991	56	5.0	11.2	10.7
1992	56	6.0	9.3	12.5
1993	62	6.0	10.3	16.1
1994	61	6.0	10.2	16.4
1995	59	6.0	9.8	0
1996	59	6.0	9.8	0
1997	51	6.0	8.5	0
1998	62	6.9	9.0	24.2
1999	64	4.7	13.6	37.5
2000	85	7.4	11.5	0
2001	103	9.2	11.2	17.5
2002	100	8.5	11.8	27
2003	100	8.5	11.8	27
2004	120	12.7	9.4	14.2
2005	126	10.8	11.7	13.5
2006	96	9.2	10.4	10.4
2007	101	9.7	10.4	11.9
2008	79	9.5	8.3	11.4
2009	60	10.3	5.8	11.7
2010	53	9.7	5.1	22.6
2011	47	n/a	n/a	17
2012	39	8.4	4.6	17.9
2013	58	n/a	n/a	44.8
2014	65	9.6	6.7	36.9
2015	67	9.0	7.4	29.9
2016	95	9.0	10.5	29.5
2017	97	10.9	8.8	35.1
2018	92	10.3	8.8	34.8
2019	96	11.6	8.2	31.3
2020	102	10.7	9.4	37.3
2021	98	13.5	7.2	21.4
2022	101	10.5	9.6	36.6
2023	102	11.5	8.8	30.4

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 Black Butte High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	53	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	54	4.0	13.5	n/a
1991	56	5.0	11.2	10.7
1992	56	6.0	9.3	12.5
1993	62	6.0	10.3	16.1
1994	61	6.0	10.2	16.4
1995	59	6.0	9.8	0
1996	59	6.0	9.8	0
1997	51	6.0	8.5	0
1998	62	6.9	9.0	24.2
1999	64	4.7	13.6	37.5
2000	85	7.4	11.5	0
2001	103	9.2	11.2	17.5
2002	100	8.5	11.8	27
2003	100	8.5	11.8	27
2004	120	12.7	9.4	14.2
2005	126	10.8	11.7	13.5
2006	96	9.2	10.4	10.4
2007	101	9.7	10.4	11.9
2008	79	9.5	8.3	11.4
2009	60	10.3	5.8	11.7
2010	53	9.7	5.1	22.6
2011	47	n/a	n/a	17
2012	39	8.4	4.6	17.9
2013	58	n/a	n/a	44.8
2014	65	9.6	6.7	36.9
2015	67	9.0	7.4	29.9
2016	95	9.0	10.5	29.5
2017	97	10.9	8.8	35.1
2018	92	10.3	8.8	34.8
2019	96	11.6	8.2	31.3
2020	102	10.7	9.4	37.3
2021	98	13.5	7.2	21.4
2022	101	10.5	9.6	36.6
2023	102	11.5	8.8	30.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Black Butte High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$769 (4.0%)	$18,574 (96.0%)	$19,343
2020	$682 (3.5%)	$18,795 (96.5%)	$19,477
2021	$1,586 (7.1%)	$20,805 (92.9%)	$22,392
2022	$2,414 (11.4%)	$18,712 (88.6%)	$21,125
2023	$4,507 (18.6%)	$19,696 (81.4%)	$24,203

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Butte High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 42^nd of 77 High schools	Ranks 67^th of 80 High schools	29.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Black Butte High School)	57.9	40	17.9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sweetwater County School District #1)	49.2	46.2	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.7	52.6	0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Black Butte High School)	42.1	36	6.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater County School District #1)	44	33.2	10.8%
9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	40.4	41	0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Black Butte High School)	58.1	32	26.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sweetwater County School District #1)	45.6	43	2.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.8	53.7	0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Black Butte High School)	32.3	36	3.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater County School District #1)	36.9	33.8	3.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	45.2	43.7	1.5%
10th Grade Science (Black Butte High School)	45.2	40	5.2%
10th Grade Science (Sweetwater County School District #1)	36.5	38.5	2%
10th Grade Science (Wyoming)	48.3	46.6	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	96	102	6.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	15	18	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	79	80	1.3%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.3%	30.4%	0.9%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2023)		WY-TOPP Mathematics (2023)		WY-TOPP Science (2023)	ACT English (2023)	ACT Math (2023)	ACT Reading (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 10th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Math 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Black Butte High School	Public	9-12	2410 College Drive	Rock Springs	82901	Sweetwater County	Sweetwater County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(307) 352-3290	102	12	8.8	30.4%	80 (78.4%)	1 (1.0%)	18 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	24.7	67^th of 80 public high schools	16.3%		20.1	67^th of 80 public high schools	16.3%		40.0	32.0	36.0	36.0	40.0	15.1	16.1	16.2	17.4	$24,203	$4,507	$19,696
Rock Springs High School	Public	9-12	1375 James Drive	Rock Springs	82901	Sweetwater County	Sweetwater County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(307) 352-3440	1,502	88	17.1	31.4%	965 (64.2%)	21 (1.4%)	425 (28.3%)	13 (0.9%)	7 (0.5%)	5 (0.3%)	66 (4.4%)	26.6	66^th of 80 public high schools	17.5%		23.3	66^th of 80 public high schools	17.5%		45.5	43.6	31.0	33.7	37.8	15.4	17.0	17.2	17.3	$16,022	$2,329	$13,693
Expedition Academy	Public	9-12	410 Upland Way	Green River	82935	Sweetwater County	Sweetwater County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(307) 872-4800	42	7	6.0	50.0%	34 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	12.9	69^th of 80 public high schools	13.8%					(n/a)		40.0			20.0	13.3	15.4	14.8	16.1	$30,985	$4,168	$26,817
Green River High School	Public	9-12	1615 Hitching Post Drive	Green River	82935	Sweetwater County	Sweetwater County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(307) 872-4747	748	47	15.8	22.1%	612 (81.8%)	2 (0.3%)	113 (15.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.4%)	62	28^th of 80 public high schools	65.0%		77.4	12^th of 80 public high schools	85.0%	16	64.7	54.8	50.0	45.2	57.3	19.1	19.8	19.9	20.1	$17,895	$1,788	$16,107

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