Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Tongue River High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tongue River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tongue River High School's student population of 258 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tongue River High School ranks within the top 20% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tongue River High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 309 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tongue River High School's ranking?
Tongue River High School is ranked #53 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tongue River High School?
The graduation rate of Tongue River High School is 90%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Tongue River High School?
258 students attend Tongue River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tongue River High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tongue River High School?
Tongue River High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tongue River High School offer ?
Tongue River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tongue River High School part of?
Tongue River High School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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