BLACK BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL
Black Butte High School is a public high school that is part of the Sweetwater County School District #1 school district, located in Rock Springs, WY with about 92 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Black Butte High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
Black Butte High School, located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, serves as an alternative educational option within the Sweetwater County School District No. 1. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a personalized approach that helps individuals overcome academic hurdles, regain credit, and stay on the path toward graduation. By providing a more flexible and focused atmosphere, the school aims to meet the diverse social and educational needs of its student body, ensuring they have the resources necessary to succeed outside of a conventional high school setting.
The school emphasizes a supportive community culture that prioritizes student engagement and individual progress. With a curriculum tailored to help students succeed at their own pace, Black Butte High School plays a critical role in the local district by reducing dropout rates and fostering self-confidence in its learners. Through its connection to the broader district resources, the school maintains academic standards while providing the mentorship and guidance required for students to transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.
For more information, contact Black Butte High School at (307) 352-3290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 352-3290
http://ihs.www.sweetwater1.org
BLACK BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Rock Springs, WY with about 92 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wyoming
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sweetwater County School District #1
- Total Students:
- 92
- Teachers:
- 10.34
- 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 92 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLACK BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.