- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Big Horn, WY
Big Horn High School
Federal NCES profile for Big Horn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560569000311
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Horn High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Big Horn · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Horn High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Horn High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Big Horn, WY.
School address
District: Sheridan County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560569000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Big Horn High School held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 560569000311 · Big Horn, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 13:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tongue River High School (276 students)
Big Horn High School held near 149 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Big Horn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tongue River H
Tongue River High School
276 students
- Tongue River E
Tongue River Elementary
255 students
- Big Horn Eleme
Big Horn Elementary
216 students
- This school
Big Horn High School
169 students
- Tongue River M
Tongue River Middle School
152 students
- Big Horn Middl
Big Horn Middle School
134 students
What this shows Big Horn High School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Horn High School compares
Big Horn High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 77% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Big Horn High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sheridan County School District #1 reports $18,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Horn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tongue River Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Horn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tongue River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Horn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Horn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Horn High School
How many students attend Big Horn High School?
Big Horn High School has 169 students enrolled. It is a high school in Big Horn, WY. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Horn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Horn High School is 13:1, which is 14% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Horn High School?
6.3% of students at Big Horn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Horn High School?
The largest demographic group at Big Horn High School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Big Horn, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Horn High School?
Big Horn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Big Horn High School rank among public schools in Big Horn?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Horn High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Big Horn, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sheridan County School District #1?
Besides Big Horn High School, Sheridan County School District #1 also operates Tongue River High School (276 students), Tongue River Elementary (255 students), and Big Horn Elementary (216 students). See the Sheridan County School District #1 district page for the complete list.