NIOBRARA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Niobrara County High School is a public high school that is part of the Niobrara County School District #1 school district, located in Lusk, WY with about 324 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Niobrara County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Niobrara County High School, located in Lusk, Wyoming, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Niobrara County School District #1. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging its small-town setting, the school provides a personalized educational experience that encourages strong relationships between students, faculty, and the local community, helping to prepare graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.
Aligned with its motto, "Growing Lusk Leaders," the institution places a strong emphasis on student leadership and civic responsibility. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs designed to help students discover their unique strengths and interests. Through its focus on innovation and community partnership, Niobrara County High School aims to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary to become productive, forward-thinking members of society.
For more information, contact Niobrara County High School at (307) 334-3320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-3320
NIOBRARA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Lusk, WY with about 324 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wyoming
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Niobrara County School District #1
- Total Students:
- 324
- Teachers:
- 26.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 324 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NIOBRARA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 55.2%
- Male
- 44.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.