Westwood High School

7 Opportunity Spur
Gillette, WY 82717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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 (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • 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)
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

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.
This School
State Level (WY)
#293 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
49%
11-19%
53%
11-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
75-79%
82%
(22-23)
100%
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 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 82%.
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.
- Posted by Parent - ed.ge
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
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jeremiah55

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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