Thunder Basin High School

4001 Saunders Boulevard
Gillette, WY 82718

www.ccsd.k12.wy.us/

1,234 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thunder Basin High School, located in Gillette, Wyoming, is a modern educational facility serving the students of Campbell County School District. As one of the primary high schools in the region, the school is designed to provide a comprehensive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is known for its contemporary architecture and extensive facilities, which are intended to support both traditional classroom instruction and specialized technical or vocational training.

Beyond its academic offerings, Thunder Basin High School places a strong emphasis on community and school spirit, often referred to as the home of the "Bolts." The school fosters a culture of student engagement through its robust athletics programs, performing arts departments, and diverse student organizations. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and personal development, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into higher education, the workforce, or military service, remaining a central pillar of the Gillette community.

1,234

Total Students

73.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thunder Basin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,073
Hispanic	108
Black	9
Asian	11
Two or More	15
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,073 (87.0 %)
Hispanic
108 (8.8 %)
Two or More
15 (1.2 %)
American Indian
14 (1.1 %)
Asian
11 (0.9 %)
Black
9 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

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:	Campbell County School District #1
Phone:	(307)687-7733
Website:	http://www.ccsd.k12.wy.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 9 341

Grade 10 343

Grade 11 266

Grade 12 284