Black Butte High School vs. Rock Springs High School
Should I attend Black Butte High School or Rock Springs High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Rock Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 101 students in grades 9-12, Black Butte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12, Rock Springs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
101 students
1,440 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 311 schools in WY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#252 out of 311 schools in WY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
22
408
Grade 10 Students
28
388
Grade 11 Students
29
349
Grade 12 Students
22
295
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
14%
27%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
82%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
