- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverton, WY
Riverton High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560522000286
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverton High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wyoming schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverton High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Riverton, WY.
School address
District: Fremont County School District #25 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560522000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Riverton High School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 560522000286 · Riverton, WY High · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 15.6:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverton Middle School (559 students)
Riverton High School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Riverton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverton High School
701 students
- Riverton Middl
Riverton Middle School
559 students
- Rendezvous Ele
Rendezvous Elementary
324 students
- Aspen Early Le
Aspen Early Learning Center
286 students
- Willow Creek E 269
Willow Creek Elementary
269 students
- Jackson Elemen 173
Jackson Elementary
173 students
What this shows Riverton High School reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverton High School compares
Riverton 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 1% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.0%
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
$20,836
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Riverton High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fremont County School District #25 reports $20,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rendezvous Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Riverton
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 (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverton High School
How many students attend Riverton High School?
Riverton High School has 701 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverton, WY. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverton High School is 15.6:1, which is 37% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverton High School?
27.1% of students at Riverton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverton High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverton High School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Riverton, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverton High School?
Riverton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Riverton High School rank among public schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverton High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Riverton, 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 Riverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont County School District #25?
Besides Riverton High School, Fremont County School District #25 also operates Riverton Middle School (559 students), Rendezvous Elementary (324 students), and Aspen Early Learning Center (286 students). See the Fremont County School District #25 district page for the complete list.