Serving 146 students in grades 9-12, Westwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Westwood High School's student population of 146 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood High School is 0.33, 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
#301 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
81%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood High School's ranking?
Westwood High School is ranked #301 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood High School?
The graduation rate of Westwood High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Westwood High School?
146 students attend Westwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Westwood High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westwood High School offer ?
Westwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westwood High School part of?
Westwood High School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
School Reviews
5 3/2/2019
This school was the bast one I have gone to and if it weren''t for the teachers I would not have graduated
2 5/17/2016
I don't believe in alternative schools. There should be no alternatives to schools as there is no alternatives to work. We are teaching the students they don't have to comply and fit into society.
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