Serving 150 students in grades 9-12, Westwood 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westwood High School's attendance zone is located in Gillette, WY, covering an extensive area of approximately 4,806 square miles that spans the entire school district. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 60 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westwood High School's student population of 150 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Westwood 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 Westwood 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
#293 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood High School's ranking?
Westwood High School is ranked #293 out of 303 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood High School?
The graduation rate of Westwood High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Westwood High School?
150 students attend Westwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Westwood High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westwood High School offer ?
Westwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood High School part of?
Westwood High School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I don't believe in alternative schools. There should be no alternatives to schools as there is no alternatives to work. We are teaching the students they don't have to comply and fit into society.
5 10/10/2025
This school was the bast one I have gone to and if it weren''t for the teachers I would not have graduated
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