Serving 72 students in grades 9-12, Swift Creek 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Swift Creek High School serves the entire school district in Afton, WY, covering an expansive area of approximately 1,982 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 81 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swift Creek High School's student population of 72 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Motto
Dignity and Respect
School Rankings
Swift Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swift Creek High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#286 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swift Creek High School's ranking?
Swift Creek High School is ranked #286 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Swift Creek High School often compared to?
Swift Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Star Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swift Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Swift Creek High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Swift Creek High School?
72 students attend Swift Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Swift Creek High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swift Creek High School?
Swift Creek High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Swift Creek High School offer ?
Swift Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swift Creek High School part of?
Swift Creek High School is part of Lincoln County School District #2.
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