Enrollment
328
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Torrington, WY
Torrington High School
Federal NCES profile for Torrington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560299000168
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Torrington High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Torrington · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Torrington High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Torrington High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Torrington, WY.
School address
District: Goshen County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560299000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Torrington High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Torrington High School
Torrington High School is a mid-sized high school in Torrington, Wyoming, enrolling 328 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 328 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 39/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Torrington's high schools, it stands alongside Platte River School (26 students): Torrington High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 26:1).
Goshen County School District #1 also operates Torrington Middle School (239 students) and Trail Elementary (239 students) alongside Torrington 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 Torrington High School compares
Torrington 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▲ 2% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 74% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$22,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Torrington High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goshen County School District #1, which includes Torrington High School.
$22,250
Per student
0%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 60.8%
Federal 16.6%
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 Torrington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trail Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lingle-Ft. Laramie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Torrington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Torrington
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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Torrington High School
How many students attend Torrington High School?
Torrington High School has 328 students enrolled. It is a high school in Torrington, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torrington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Torrington High School is 13.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Torrington High School?
27.9% of students at Torrington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Torrington High School?
The largest demographic group at Torrington High School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Torrington, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Torrington High School?
Torrington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Torrington High School rank among public schools in Torrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Torrington High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Torrington, 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 Torrington on the city page.
Is Torrington High School a good school?
Torrington High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools. 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 Goshen County School District #1?
Besides Torrington High School, Goshen County School District #1 also operates Torrington Middle School (239 students), Trail Elementary (239 students), and Lincoln Elementary (238 students). See the Goshen County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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