New West High School serves 30 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WY)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New West High School's student population of 30 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New West High School is 0.39, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
77%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of New West High School?
The graduation rate of New West High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend New West High School?
30 students attend New West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of New West High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New West High School?
New West High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does New West High School offer ?
New West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New West High School part of?
New West High School is part of Johnson County School District #1.
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