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.
102
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Butte High School
Demographic Student Count
White80
Hispanic18
Black1
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • White
    80 (78.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (17.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Black Butte High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 925
Grade 1027
Grade 1125
Grade 1225
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Black Butte High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5856.9%
Male4443.1%