Serving 1,180 students in grades 9-12, Thunder Basin 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 46% (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 17:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thunder Basin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Thunder Basin High School's student population of 1,180 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thunder Basin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thunder Basin High School is 0.22, 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
#228 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
1%
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Basin High School's ranking?
Thunder Basin High School is ranked #228 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thunder Basin High School?
The graduation rate of Thunder Basin High School is 91%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 81%.
How many students attend Thunder Basin High School?
1,180 students attend Thunder Basin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Thunder Basin High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thunder Basin High School?
Thunder Basin High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thunder Basin High School offer ?
Thunder Basin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thunder Basin High School part of?
Thunder Basin High School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
School Reviews
5 9/22/2021
This school is the best. I have been to a low-budgeted school that could barely keep the choir class, this school has everything from welding to acting, all forms of art to sports training. The teachers are also the best and actually care about their students. Trust me I know what it is like to be in this school. I give it 5 stars!
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