Rock Springs High School vs. Black Butte High School
Should I attend Rock Springs High School or Black Butte 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
Rock Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
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).
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).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,440 students
101 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 311 schools in WY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#259 out of 311 schools in WY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
73%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
408
22
Grade 10 Students
388
28
Grade 11 Students
349
29
Grade 12 Students
295
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
27%
14%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
67%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
