Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, Big Horn High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Horn High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Big Horn, WY, covering approximately 1006.9 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 50 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Horn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Big Horn High School's student population of 169 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Big Horn High School ranks within the top 5% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Horn High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 303 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Horn High School's ranking?
Big Horn High School is ranked #4 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Big Horn High School often compared to?
Big Horn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Horn High School?
The graduation rate of Big Horn High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Big Horn High School?
169 students attend Big Horn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Big Horn High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Horn High School?
Big Horn High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Big Horn High School offer ?
Big Horn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Horn High School part of?
Big Horn High School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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