- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, WY
New West High School
Federal NCES profile for New West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560377000586
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New West High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New West High School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New West High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Buffalo, WY.
School address
District: Johnson County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560377000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
New West High School grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 560377000586 · Buffalo, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 9.7:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo High School (317 students)
New West High School grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
New West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buffalo High S
Buffalo High School
317 students
- Clear Creek Mi
Clear Creek Middle School
240 students
- Cloud Peak Ele
Cloud Peak Elementary
225 students
- Meadowlark Ele
Meadowlark Elementary
211 students
- Kaycee School 115
Kaycee School
115 students
- This school 29
New West High School
29 students
What this shows New West High School reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How New West High School compares
New West High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▲ 9% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.1%
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
$21,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, New West High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Johnson County School District #1 reports $21,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New West High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cloud Peak Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kaycee School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools in Buffalo
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about New West High School
How many students attend New West High School?
New West High School has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, WY. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New West High School is 9.7:1, which is 15% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 38% 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 New West High School?
30.0% of students at New West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New West High School?
The largest demographic group at New West High School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Buffalo, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New West High School?
New West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 New West High School rank among public schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, New West High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Buffalo, 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 Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnson County School District #1?
Besides New West High School, Johnson County School District #1 also operates Buffalo High School (317 students), Clear Creek Middle School (240 students), and Cloud Peak Elementary (225 students). See the Johnson County School District #1 district page for the complete list.