Riverside High School is a public high school in Basin, Wyoming, United States. It is attended by students from throughout Big Horn County School District #4. The mascot is the rebel.
Serving 126 students in grades 6-12, Riverside Middle/high School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverside Middle/high School's student population of 126 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Riverside Middle/high School ranks within the top 20% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Middle/high School is 0.23, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 309 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Middle/high School's ranking?
Riverside Middle/high School is ranked #44 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Riverside Middle/high School often compared to?
Riverside Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greybull High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Riverside Middle/high School is 80%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Riverside Middle/high School?
126 students attend Riverside Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Riverside Middle/high School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Middle/high School?
Riverside Middle/high School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverside Middle/high School offer ?
Riverside Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Middle/high School part of?
Riverside Middle/high School is part of Big Horn County School District #4.
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