Black Butte High School
102 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
102
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 80 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White80 (78.4 %)
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Hispanic18 (17.6 %)
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Two or More2 (2.0 %)
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Black1 (1.0 %)
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American Indian1 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Sweetwater County School District #1 |
| Phone: | (307)352-3290 |
| Website: | http://bbhs.sweetwater1.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 102 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 11.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 42 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
25
Grade 10
27
Grade 11
25
Grade 12
25
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 25 |
| Grade 10 | 27 |
| Grade 11 | 25 |
| Grade 12 | 25 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 58 | 56.9% |
| Male | 44 | 43.1% |
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