- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 71.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560609000401
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Upton · Resource Index
- 46
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Upton High School held near 76 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.4 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 560609000401 · Upton, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 7.2:1 · 4.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Upton Elementary (574 students)
Upton High School held near 76 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.4 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Upton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upton Elementa
Upton Elementary
574 students
- Upton Middle S 206
Upton Middle School
206 students
- This school 79
Upton High School
79 students
What this shows Upton High School reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upton High School compares
Upton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Weston County School District #7 reports $12,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 41.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~79 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 46/100 (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 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.
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.