Enrollment
79
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Upton, WY
Upton High School
Federal NCES profile for Upton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560609000401
👥 S:T ratio 71
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upton High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Upton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Upton High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Upton, WY.
School address
District: Weston County School District #7 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560609000401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.2:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.1%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upton High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Upton High School
Upton High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Upton, Wyoming, enrolling 79 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.2:1, Upton High School is leaner than roughly 87% of Wyoming schools and 37% under the state's 11.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.1% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Wyoming average.
Enrollment of 79 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 79 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weston County School District #7 spends $13,854 per pupil, 38% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Weston County School District #7 also operates Upton Elementary (574 students) and Upton Middle School (206 students) alongside Upton 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 Upton High School compares
Upton 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 85% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 13% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$13,854
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 79 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 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 94.9%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Upton High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weston County School District #7, which includes Upton High School.
$13,854
Per student
-38%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 71.3%
Federal 10.2%
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 Upton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 71.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 41.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Upton High School
How many students attend Upton High School?
Upton High School has 79 students enrolled. It is a high school in Upton, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upton High School is 7.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 54% 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 Upton High School?
4.1% of students at Upton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upton High School?
The largest demographic group at Upton High School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Upton, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upton High School?
Upton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Upton High School rank among public schools in Upton?
By Resource Investment Index, Upton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Upton, 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 Upton on the city page.
Is Upton High School a good school?
Upton High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Weston County School District #7?
Besides Upton High School, Weston County School District #7 also operates Upton Elementary (574 students) and Upton Middle School (206 students). See the Weston County School District #7 district page for the complete list.
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