Big Piney High School

Sublette County School District #9
916 Piney Drive
Big Piney, WY 83113
158 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Big Piney High School, located in the town of Big Piney, Wyoming, serves as a central educational hub for students in Sublette County School District #9. Nestled in the western part of the state, the school is deeply integrated into a close-knit, rural community. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and vocational careers, while fostering an environment that emphasizes both individual student growth and active community involvement.

Beyond the classroom, Big Piney High School places a significant value on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs and student organizations that help instill leadership skills and school spirit. As part of the Sublette #9 district, the school benefits from the resources and support of a dedicated local educational system, aiming to provide personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere for its student body. Whether through academic excellence or participation in local traditions, the school remains a cornerstone of the Big Piney area.
158
Total Students
13.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    127 (80.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (15.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sublette County School District #9
Phone: (307)276-3324
Website: http://sublette9.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 50
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 30
Grade 12 36
Gender Ratio