At a glance
Reported students
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming high enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 89 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
218
New West High School: 29 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
7.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 26
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
What the reported data says about New West High School
New West High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Buffalo. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Johnson County School District #1. NCES reports 29 students for 2024–25.
Among 89 high schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 150 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.7:1, below the Wyoming median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking New West High School
- 1How do the reported 7.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.8%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Johnson County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Buffalo High School
High · Grades 09–12
317 reported students
Kaycee School
Other · Grades PK–12
115 reported students
Meadowlark Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
211 reported students
Cloud Peak Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
225 reported students
Clear Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
240 reported students
Public schools near New West High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Middle School Middle · Johnson County School District #1 | 06–08 | 240 | 0.7 mi |
| Meadowlark Elementary Elementary · Johnson County School District #1 | PK–02 | 211 | 0.7 mi |
| Cloud Peak Elementary Elementary · Johnson County School District #1 | 03–05 | 225 | 0.9 mi |
| Buffalo High School High · Johnson County School District #1 | 09–12 | 317 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New West High School
What grades does New West High School serve?
New West High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Johnson County School District #1.
How many students attend New West High School?
New West High School reported 29 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 89 Wyoming high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 26 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New West High School?
The calculated ratio is 7.7:1, based on 29 students and 3.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New West High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
New West High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Johnson County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of New West High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New West High School in?
New West High School is part of Johnson County School District #1, based in Buffalo, WY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New West High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clear Creek Middle School (0.7 mi), Meadowlark Elementary (0.7 mi), Cloud Peak Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.