New West High School

Summary:

New West High School is a small public high school in Buffalo, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Johnson County School District #1, which is ranked 15 out of 42 districts in the state.

Despite having a low student population of only 30 students, New West High School significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages in academic proficiency. In 2023-2024, only 18.2% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 48.3% in the district and 41.5% statewide. Similarly, only 27.3% were proficient or better in Science, compared to 51.7% in the district and 46.4% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage. Additionally, the school's spending per student is significantly higher than the nearby Buffalo High School, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources.

When comparing New West High School to the nearby Buffalo High School, which is also part of the Johnson County School District #1, the academic performance of New West High School is significantly lower. Buffalo High School outperforms New West High School in both Mathematics and Science proficiency for 10th-grade students, as well as in English Language Arts proficiency for 9th and 10th-grade students. The small size of New West High School, with only 30 students, may also contribute to the school's challenges in terms of resource allocation, course offerings, and attracting and retaining high-quality teachers.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 S. Spruce
Buffalo, WY 82834

(307) 620-2478

District: Johnson County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,432

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 34

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.4%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New West High School ranks worse than 88.8% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), two or more races (8.8%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New West High School is 8.6. (See more...)

Compare New West High School employs 3.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New West High School is $24,432.

Schooldigger Rankings:

New West High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks New West High School 71^st of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See New West High School in the ranking list.)

Johnson County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson County School District #1 15^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New West High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.84	71^st	80	11.3%

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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for New West High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	25	0	2	0	0	27
2022	20	1	4	1	0	26
2023	23	0	4	1	2	30
2024	27	1	2	1	3	34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New West High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	27	3.3	7.9	37
2022	26	3.2	8.0	42.3
2023	30	3.5	8.5	53.3
2024	34	3.9	8.6	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New West High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	27	3.3	7.9	37
2022	26	3.2	8.0	42.3
2023	30	3.5	8.5	53.3
2024	34	3.9	8.6	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New West High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$264 (1.3%)	$19,970 (98.7%)	$20,234
2022	$632 (2.9%)	$21,373 (97.1%)	$22,006
2023	$943 (3.9%)	$23,490 (96.1%)	$24,432

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Schools Near New West High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)		WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)		WY-TOPP Science (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Math (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 9th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 9th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 10th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 10th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Math 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New West High School	Public	9-12	300 S. Spruce	Buffalo	82834	Johnson County	Johnson County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 620-2478	34	4	8.6	52.9%	27 (79.4%)	1 (2.9%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.8%)	8.8	71^st of 80 public high schools	11.3%					(n/a)				18.2	27.3					$24,432	$943	$23,490
Buffalo High School	Public	9-12	29891 Old Highway 87	Buffalo	82834	Johnson County	Johnson County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 684-2269	334	26	12.7	18.0%	299 (89.5%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)	60.4	31^st of 80 public high schools	61.3%		62.6	25^th of 80 public high schools	68.8%	6	48.9	54.9	55.1	50.7	53.5	18.9	19.2	20.0	20.0	$20,341	$1,449	$18,893

Frequently Asked Questions about New West High School

What district is New West High School in?

Johnson County School District #1

Is New West High School a good school?

New West High School ranks in the bottom 11.3% of Wyoming high schools.

How many students attend New West High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 34 students attended New West High School.

What is the racial makeup of New West High School?

Students at New West High School are 79% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% American Indian.

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