Enrollment
757
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Green River, WY
Green River High School
Federal NCES profile for Green River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560576200324
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green River High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Green River · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Green River High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green River High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Green River, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560576200324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green River High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green River High School
Green River High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Green River, Wyoming, enrolling 757 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Wyoming schools and 41% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 95% of state schools at 757 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Green River's high schools, it stands alongside Expedition Academy (35 students): Green River High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 5.8:1).
Sweetwater County School District #2 also operates Lincoln Middle School (504 students) and Monroe Elementary School (296 students) alongside Green River High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Green River High School compares
Green River High School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 36% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$18,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Green River High School is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater County School District #2, which includes Green River High School.
$18,578
Per student
-17%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 35.9%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Green River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Truman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Green River
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Green River High School
How many students attend Green River High School?
Green River High School has 757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Green River, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green River High School is 16.1:1, which is 41% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green River High School?
17.6% of students at Green River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green River High School?
The largest demographic group at Green River High School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Green River, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green River High School?
Green River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Green River High School rank among public schools in Green River?
By Resource Investment Index, Green River High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Green River, 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 Green River on the city page.
Is Green River High School a good school?
Green River High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sweetwater County School District #2?
Besides Green River High School, Sweetwater County School District #2 also operates Lincoln Middle School (504 students), Monroe Elementary School (296 students), and Truman Elementary (263 students). See the Sweetwater County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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