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Public high school · Sheridan County School District #1

Big Horn High School

Grades 09–12 · Big Horn, WY · NCES 560569000311

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

169

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

13.6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.4:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Wyoming high enrollment

52th percentile

Compared with 90 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

160.5

Big Horn High School: 169 reported students.

State peer staffing position

66th percentile

12.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Big Horn High School

Big Horn High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Big Horn. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Sheridan County School District #1. NCES reports 169 students for 2024–25.

Among 90 high schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 150 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, above 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Big Horn High School

  1. 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
6.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
No

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0.25
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0.13

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White89.9%
  • Hispanic4.1%
  • Black0%
  • Asian1.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
  • Multiracial3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported as offered

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Sheridan County School District #1

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Tongue River High School

High · Grades 09–12

276 reported students

The Bridge School

High · Grades 06–12

10 reported students

Tongue River Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

152 reported students

Big Horn Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

134 reported students

Big Horn Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

216 reported students

Tongue River Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

255 reported students

View all 8 district schools →