Big Piney High School

916 Piney Drive
Big Piney, WY 83113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 151 students in grades 9-12, Big Piney High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in WY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Big Piney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Big Piney High School's student population of 151 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
151 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Big Piney High School ranks within the top 30% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Piney High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (WY)
#75 out of 311 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
49%
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65-69%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
3%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
81%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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≥90%
81%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Piney High School's ranking?
Big Piney High School is ranked #75 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Piney High School?
The graduation rate of Big Piney High School is 90%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 81%.
How many students attend Big Piney High School?
151 students attend Big Piney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Big Piney High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Piney High School?
Big Piney High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Big Piney High School offer ?
Big Piney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Big Piney High School part of?
Big Piney High School is part of Sublette County School District #9.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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