Enrollment
846
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Afton, WY
Star Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Star Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560406000202
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star Valley High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Afton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Star Valley High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star Valley High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Afton, WY.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District #2 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560406000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Star Valley High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Star Valley High School
Star Valley High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Afton, Wyoming, enrolling 846 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Wyoming schools and 48% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.7% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Wyoming average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 97% of state schools at 846 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lincoln County School District #2 spends $15,068 per pupil, 32% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Afton's high schools, it stands alongside Swift Creek High School (72 students): Star Valley High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 10.3:1).
Lincoln County School District #2 also operates Star Valley Middle School (428 students) and Afton Elementary (419 students) alongside Star Valley 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 Star Valley High School compares
Star Valley 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 48% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 79% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 97% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$15,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Star Valley High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County School District #2, which includes Star Valley High School.
$15,068
Per student
-32%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.0%
Federal 9.7%
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 Star Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Afton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osmond Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thayne Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Afton
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 (~846 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Star Valley High School
How many students attend Star Valley High School?
Star Valley High School has 846 students enrolled. It is a high school in Afton, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Valley High School is 16.9:1, which is 48% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Star Valley High School?
5.7% of students at Star Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Star Valley High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Afton, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Valley High School?
Star Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Star Valley High School rank among public schools in Afton?
By Resource Investment Index, Star Valley High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Afton, 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 Afton on the city page.
Is Star Valley High School a good school?
Star Valley High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Lincoln County School District #2?
Besides Star Valley High School, Lincoln County School District #2 also operates Star Valley Middle School (428 students), Afton Elementary (419 students), and Osmond Elementary (349 students). See the Lincoln County School District #2 district page for the complete list.
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