- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gillette, WY
Westwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560147000479
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Gillette · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Gillette, WY.
School address
District: Campbell County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560147000479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Westwood High School held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 560147000479 · Gillette, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 8.8:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell County High School (1,212 students)
Westwood High School held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Westwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Count
Campbell County High School
1,212 students
- Thunder Basin
Thunder Basin High School
1,206 students
- Twin Spruce Ju
Twin Spruce Junior High School
667 students
- Sage Valley Ju
Sage Valley Junior High School
589 students
- Stocktrail Ele
Stocktrail Elementary
554 students
- This school 150
Westwood High School
150 students
What this shows Westwood High School reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood High School compares
Westwood 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 35% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,610
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Westwood High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Campbell County School District #1 reports $17,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westwood High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Basin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Spruce Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stocktrail Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Gillette
2 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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood High School
How many students attend Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has 150 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gillette, WY. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood High School is 8.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 44% 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 Westwood High School?
37.0% of students at Westwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood High School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Gillette, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westwood High School rank among high schools in Gillette?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Gillette, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gillette on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell County School District #1?
Besides Westwood High School, Campbell County School District #1 also operates Campbell County High School (1,212 students), Thunder Basin High School (1,206 students), and Twin Spruce Junior High School (667 students). See the Campbell County School District #1 district page for the complete list.