- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rock Springs, WY
Black Butte High School
Federal NCES profile for Black Butte High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560530200359
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Butte High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Rock Springs · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Butte High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Butte High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Rock Springs, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560530200359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Black Butte High School held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 560530200359 · Rock Springs, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 9.4:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Springs High School (1,393 students)
Black Butte High School held near 102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Black Butte High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Springs H
Rock Springs High School
1,393 students
- Rock Springs J
Rock Springs Junior High
746 students
- Pilot Butte El 547
Pilot Butte Elementary
547 students
- Eastside Eleme 541
Eastside Elementary
541 students
- Stagecoach Ele 394
Stagecoach Elementary
394 students
- This school 103
Black Butte High School
103 students
What this shows Black Butte High School reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Butte High School compares
Black Butte 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 21% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$17,924
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 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Black Butte High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sweetwater County School District #1 reports $17,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Butte High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Springs Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Butte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stagecoach Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Butte High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Rock Springs
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~103 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Butte High School
How many students attend Black Butte High School?
Black Butte High School has 103 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rock Springs, WY. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Butte High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Butte High School is 9.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Butte High School?
21.6% of students at Black Butte High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Butte High School?
The largest demographic group at Black Butte High School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Rock Springs, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Butte High School?
Black Butte High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Black Butte High School rank among public schools in Rock Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Butte High School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Rock Springs, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rock Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater County School District #1?
Besides Black Butte High School, Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs High School (1,393 students), Rock Springs Junior High (746 students), and Pilot Butte Elementary (547 students). See the Sweetwater County School District #1 district page for the complete list.