Serving 149 students in grades 9-12, Big Horn High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Horn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Big Horn High School's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Big Horn High School ranks within the top 5% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Horn High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 303 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Horn High School's ranking?
Big Horn High School is ranked #4 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Big Horn High School often compared to?
Big Horn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Horn High School?
The graduation rate of Big Horn High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Big Horn High School?
149 students attend Big Horn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Big Horn High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Horn High School?
Big Horn High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Big Horn High School offer ?
Big Horn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Horn High School part of?
Big Horn High School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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