Moorcroft High School

47 Country Lane
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Moorcroft High School serves 182 students in grades 9-12.
Moorcroft High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-89% (Top 30% in WY)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Moorcroft High School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
182 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Moorcroft High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Moorcroft High School is 0.13, 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
This School
State Level (WY)
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 311 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
3%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
93%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.13
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Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Moorcroft High School's ranking?
Moorcroft High School is ranked #108 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moorcroft High School?
The graduation rate of Moorcroft High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81%.
How many students attend Moorcroft High School?
182 students attend Moorcroft High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Moorcroft High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moorcroft High School?
Moorcroft High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Moorcroft High School offer ?
Moorcroft High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Moorcroft High School part of?
Moorcroft High School is part of Crook County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-89% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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