Is Tongue River High School a good school?

Tongue River High School ranks 21 st of 80 Wyoming high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tongue River High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 258 students attended Tongue River High School.

What is the racial makeup of Tongue River High School?

Students at Tongue River High School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Tongue River High School?

Tongue River High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Big Horn Elementary Elementary : Slack Elementary Elementary : Tongue River Elementary Middle : Big Horn Middle School Middle : Tongue River Middle School

Tongue River High School

Summary:

Tongue River High School is a public high school located in Dayton, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Sheridan County School District #1, which is ranked 1 out of 42 districts in Wyoming and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 258 students, Tongue River High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Wyoming over the past decade, currently holding a statewide ranking of 21 out of 80 high schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tongue River High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency rates for WY-TOPP assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for both 9th and 10th grades. The school also has particularly strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as male students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, often ranking in the top 10 or 20 schools in Wyoming for these subgroups. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting the academic achievement of diverse student populations. Additionally, Tongue River High School has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $13,872 to $16,481 per student over the past few years, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 17.2 students per teacher, which may contribute to its strong academic performance and support for its students.

While Tongue River High School's performance is generally stronger than the nearby John C. Schiffer Collaborative School, the nearby Big Horn High School, which is also part of the Sheridan County School District #1, consistently outperforms Tongue River High School on academic measures and has a higher statewide ranking, indicating that the district as a whole is producing high-performing schools. Additionally, Tongue River High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors that can change over time, and it will be important to monitor the school's progress and identify any areas for improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1150 US Highway 14
Dayton, WY 82836

(307) 655-2236

District: Sheridan County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,239

Feeder schools for Tongue River High School:

Elementary:	Big Horn Elementary
	Slack Elementary
	Tongue River Elementary
Middle:	Big Horn Middle School
	Tongue River Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.4%

Two or more races:

5.8%

American Indian:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tongue River High School ranks better than 73.8% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Tongue River High School has the largest high school student body size in the Sheridan County School District #1. Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), two or more races (5.8%), American Indian (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Sheridan County School District #1. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tongue River High School is 17.2, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Sheridan County School District #1! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tongue River High School is $15,239, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Sheridan County School District #1!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tongue River High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tongue River High School 21^st of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Tongue River High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Virtual Education students:

White students:

Sheridan County School District #1:

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

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Rank History for Tongue River High School

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Rank History for all students at Tongue River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2004	93.68	2^nd	62	96.8%
2005	85.47	6^th	66	90.9%
2006	48.69	40^th	62	35.5%
2007	57.26	35^th	67	47.8%
2008	77.71	15^th	66	77.3%
2009	64.58	26^th	71	63.4%
2010	83.94	5^th	69	92.8%
2011	76.19	15^th	69	78.3%
2012	83.06	9^th	71	87.3%
2013	70.02	23^rd	80	71.3%
2014	79.19	13^th	78	83.3%
2016	63.80	30^th	79	62.0%
2017	63.70	35^th	79	55.7%
2018	25.93	60^th	73	17.8%
2019	54.47	36^th	77	53.2%
2021	75.43	10^th	81	87.7%
2022	80.43	9^th	80	88.8%
2023	67.79	20^th	80	75.0%
2024	69.84	21^st	80	73.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Tongue River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.90	1^st	32	96.9%
2024	79.56	7^th	33	78.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tongue River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	16.15	46^th	52	11.5%
2019	67.03	14^th	55	74.5%
2021	74.87	9^th	52	82.7%
2022	87.35	5^th	52	90.4%
2023	77.48	9^th	61	85.2%
2024	78.20	6^th	60	90.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Tongue River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	23.50	51^st	60	15.0%
2019	55.61	26^th	62	58.1%
2021	82.51	6^th	63	90.5%
2022	75.27	9^th	62	85.5%
2023	58.51	21^st	64	67.2%
2024	61.11	23^rd	63	63.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Tongue River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	80.44	4^th	27	85.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Tongue River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	27.19	51^st	62	17.7%
2019	50.07	34^th	61	44.3%
2021	63.77	13^th	61	78.7%
2022	84.13	7^th	66	89.4%
2023	70.77	13^th	64	79.7%
2024	73.64	13^th	62	79.0%

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Rank History for Virtual Education students at Tongue River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2021	43.10	8^th	12	33.3%
2022	47.54	6^th	10	40.0%
2023	49.76	4^th	6	33.3%
2024	63.16	3^rd	8	62.5%

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Rank History for White students at Tongue River High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WY State Percentile
2019	90.29	2^nd	51	96.1%
2021	80.08	7^th	53	86.8%
2022	94.44	2^nd	51	96.1%
2023	81.77	6^th	47	87.2%
2024	66.29	19^th	54	64.8%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tongue River High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	142	142
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	151	151
1991	150	0	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	159
1992	159	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	165
1993	140	0	1	7	11	n/a	n/a	0	159
1994	139	1	4	5	14	n/a	n/a	0	163
1995	172	1	6	3	8	n/a	n/a	0	190
1996	172	1	6	3	8	n/a	n/a	0	190
1997	178	0	2	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	192
1998	177	1	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	189
1999	166	0	1	6	7	n/a	n/a	0	180
2000	173	0	1	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	189
2001	156	0	0	5	9	n/a	n/a	0	170
2002	149	0	0	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	161
2003	149	0	0	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	161
2004	150	0	0	1	9	n/a	n/a	0	160
2005	152	0	1	4	13	n/a	n/a	0	170
2006	146	0	1	4	15	n/a	n/a	0	166
2007	142	0	0	2	18	n/a	n/a	0	162
2008	137	0	1	6	14	n/a	n/a	0	158
2009	125	0	2	9	17	n/a	n/a	0	153
2010	128	0	0	9	12	0	7	0	156
2011	130	0	0	8	10	0	4	0	152
2012	121	0	0	8	9	1	2	0	141
2013	113	0	0	2	3	1	2	0	121
2014	113	0	0	0	9	0	0	0	122
2015	122	0	0	0	13	0	2	0	137
2016	110	0	0	2	6	0	3	0	121
2017	116	0	0	0	11	0	2	0	129
2018	119	1	0	0	10	0	2	0	132
2019	134	2	1	0	8	0	4	0	149
2020	163	2	2	0	8	1	3	0	179
2021	181	3	0	0	11	0	6	0	201
2022	176	2	0	0	12	0	10	0	200
2023	223	1	0	7	12	0	15	0	258

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 Tongue River High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	142	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	151	16.0	9.4	n/a
1991	159	17.0	9.3	18.9
1992	165	9.8	16.8	20.6
1993	159	15.7	10.1	24.5
1994	163	16.0	10.2	22.7
1995	190	16.0	11.9	22.6
1996	190	16.0	11.9	22.6
1997	192	14.5	13.2	28.6
1998	189	14.0	13.5	30.7
1999	180	14.5	12.4	35.6
2000	189	16.5	11.5	30.7
2001	170	15.8	10.8	37.1
2002	161	14.9	10.8	26.1
2003	161	14.9	10.8	26.1
2004	160	15.0	10.7	31.3
2005	170	14.3	11.9	26.5
2006	166	14.2	11.7	29.5
2007	162	14.9	10.9	24.7
2008	158	15.9	9.9	30.4
2009	153	14.5	10.5	28.8
2010	156	15.1	10.7	25
2011	152	n/a	n/a	28.9
2012	141	25.4	5.5	23.4
2013	121	n/a	n/a	26.4
2014	122	13.8	8.8	29.5
2015	137	14.0	9.7	31.4
2016	121	14.0	8.6	21.5
2017	129	13.2	9.7	18.6
2018	132	12.6	10.4	27.3
2019	149	12.6	11.8	24.2
2020	179	14.1	12.6	24.6
2021	201	14.6	13.7	27.4
2022	200	14.6	13.6	24
2023	258	15.0	17.2	21.3

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 Tongue River High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	142	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	151	16.0	9.4	n/a
1991	159	17.0	9.3	18.9
1992	165	9.8	16.8	20.6
1993	159	15.7	10.1	24.5
1994	163	16.0	10.2	22.7
1995	190	16.0	11.9	22.6
1996	190	16.0	11.9	22.6
1997	192	14.5	13.2	28.6
1998	189	14.0	13.5	30.7
1999	180	14.5	12.4	35.6
2000	189	16.5	11.5	30.7
2001	170	15.8	10.8	37.1
2002	161	14.9	10.8	26.1
2003	161	14.9	10.8	26.1
2004	160	15.0	10.7	31.3
2005	170	14.3	11.9	26.5
2006	166	14.2	11.7	29.5
2007	162	14.9	10.9	24.7
2008	158	15.9	9.9	30.4
2009	153	14.5	10.5	28.8
2010	156	15.1	10.7	25
2011	152	n/a	n/a	28.9
2012	141	25.4	5.5	23.4
2013	121	n/a	n/a	26.4
2014	122	13.8	8.8	29.5
2015	137	14.0	9.7	31.4
2016	121	14.0	8.6	21.5
2017	129	13.2	9.7	18.6
2018	132	12.6	10.4	27.3
2019	149	12.6	11.8	24.2
2020	179	14.1	12.6	24.6
2021	201	14.6	13.7	27.4
2022	200	14.6	13.6	24
2023	258	15.0	17.2	21.3

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 Tongue River High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$275 (1.6%)	$16,482 (98.4%)	$16,757
2020	$358 (2.3%)	$15,407 (97.7%)	$15,765
2021	$490 (3.5%)	$13,382 (96.5%)	$13,872
2022	$711 (4.3%)	$15,769 (95.7%)	$16,481
2023	$1,730 (11.4%)	$13,509 (88.6%)	$15,239

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tongue River High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 36^th of 77 High schools	Ranks 20^th of 80 High schools	21.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Tongue River High School)	68.8	50.9	17.9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan County School District #1)	62.8	66.3	3.5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.7	52.6	0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Tongue River High School)	60.4	43.6	16.8%
9th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan County School District #1)	62.8	58.2	4.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	40.4	41	0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Tongue River High School)	51.1	67.1	16%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan County School District #1)	55	72.7	17.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	52.8	53.7	0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Tongue River High School)	35.6	60.8	25.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan County School District #1)	47.5	66.1	18.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	45.2	43.7	1.5%
10th Grade Science (Tongue River High School)	40	64.6	24.6%
10th Grade Science (Sheridan County School District #1)	48.8	71.9	23.1%
10th Grade Science (Wyoming)	48.3	46.6	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	149	258	73.2%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	8	12	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	7
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	134	223	66.4%
Two or More Races	4	15	275%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.2%	21.3%	2.8%

Schools Near Tongue River 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
Tongue River High School	Public	9-12	1150 US Highway 14	Dayton	82836	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 655-2236	258	15	17.2	21.3%	223 (86.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.8%)	69.8	21^st of 80 public high schools	73.8%		67.8	20^th of 80 public high schools	75.0%	1	63.2	59.7	50.0	50.0	62.9	19.1	19.7	20.6	20.2	$15,239	$1,730	$13,509
The Bridge School	Public	6-12	1150 Main Street	Dayton	82836	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 655-2236	7	4	2.0		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$124,312	$3,393	$120,919
Sheridan High School	Public	9-12	1056 Long Drive	Sheridan	82801	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 672-2495	1,092	67	16.2	23.9%	956 (87.5%)	3 (0.3%)	86 (7.9%)	6 (0.5%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.6%)	80.2	12^th of 80 public high schools	85.0%		74.4	13^th of 80 public high schools	83.8%	1	67.9	59.2	59.1	64.5	63.1	22.2	21.0	21.8	20.8	$14,097	$1,273	$12,823
Wyoming Girls School	Public	7-12	3500 Big Horn Avenue	Sheridan	82801	Sheridan County	Wyoming Department of Family Services	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 674-7476	3	0	1.1		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)	2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
John C. Schiffer Collaborative School	Public	9-12	850 Dome Loop	Sheridan	82801	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 673-8730	72	7	9.8	38.9%	63 (87.5%)	1 (1.4%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	5.5	74^th of 80 public high schools	7.5%		35.6	60^th of 80 public high schools	25.0%	14	18.2	18.2		22.7	22.7	17.5	17.8	18.6	19.3	$21,683	$2,201	$19,482
Big Horn High School	Public	9-12	333 US Highway 335	Big Horn	82833	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 674-8190	143	13	10.7	11.2%	126 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	4 (2.8%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.2%)	96.5	1^st of 80 public high schools	98.8%		97.8	1^st of 80 public high schools	98.8%		81.0	82.9	76.2	85.4	73.2	22.5	21.5	23.1	23.0	$20,964	$1,337	$19,627

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