Bear Lodge High School (Closed 2018)

405 Main
Sundance, WY 82729
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 10 students in grades 8-12, Bear Lodge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WY)
(15-16)
<50%
51%
(15-16)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
10%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.18
(16-17)
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bear Lodge High School?
The graduation rate of Bear Lodge High School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bear Lodge High School?
10 students attend Bear Lodge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bear Lodge High School students are White, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Lodge High School?
Bear Lodge High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bear Lodge High School offer ?
Bear Lodge High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Bear Lodge High School part of?
Bear Lodge High School is part of Crook County School District #1.

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