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Upton High School

Summary:

Upton High School is a small public high school in Upton, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 73 students. The school is part of the Weston County School District #7, which is ranked 34 out of 42 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Upton High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 16th to 56th out of 80 Wyoming high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 2 to 4 stars. The school's performance among different student subgroups has been mixed, with female students generally outperforming male students. Upton High School's proficiency rates in WY-TOPP assessments are higher than the state averages in English Language Arts and Science, but lower in Mathematics. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of around $37,000 and a low student-teacher ratio of 6.1 to 6.7 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby Moorcroft Secondary School.

Compared to Moorcroft Secondary School, which is part of the Crook County School District #1, Upton High School has a smaller student population, higher per-student spending, and lower student-teacher ratio. However, Moorcroft Secondary School has more consistent statewide rankings and SchoolDigger ratings, as well as proficiency rates that are generally on par with or slightly higher than the state averages.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 610 Poplar
       Upton, WY  82730-0470

(307) 468-2361

District: Weston County School District #7

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 80 Wyoming High Schools


Feeder schools for Upton High School:

Elementary:    Upton Elementary
Middle:    Upton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.4 Help
Number of students:  73

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Two or more races:
2.7%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.9% Help


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Compare Details Upton High School ranks better than 58.8% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), two or more races (2.7%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upton High School is 6.4. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Upton High School 33rd of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Upton High School in the ranking list.)

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Weston County School District #7:

SchoolDigger ranks Weston County School District #7 34th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Upton High School

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Rank History for all students at Upton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.25 33rd 62 46.8%
2005 45.00 45th 66 31.8%
2006 70.85 16th 62 74.2%
2007 72.73 19th 67 71.6%
2008 29.14 52nd 66 21.2%
2009 78.01 12th 71 83.1%
2010 47.86 41st 69 40.6%
2011 23.12 60th 69 13.0%
2012 74.30 16th 71 77.5%
2013 26.54 56th 80 30.0%
2014 48.65 35th 78 55.1%
2016 53.64 45th 79 43.0%
2017 65.52 28th 79 64.6%
2018 57.07 30th 73 58.9%
2019 49.05 38th 77 50.6%
2021 57.27 30th 81 63.0%
2022 51.14 39th 80 51.3%
2023 72.20 16th 80 80.0%
2024 59.40 33rd 80 58.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.27 16th 52 69.2%
2019 58.29 19th 55 65.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Upton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.46 16th 60 73.3%
2019 50.02 34th 62 45.2%
2021 33.92 49th 63 22.2%
2022 44.90 40th 62 35.5%
2023 75.09 10th 64 84.4%
2024 67.71 16th 63 74.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Upton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.68 25th 62 59.7%
2019 45.42 37th 61 39.3%
2021 76.45 9th 61 85.2%
2022 44.91 33rd 66 50.0%
2023 59.29 21st 64 67.2%
2024 35.01 46th 62 25.8%
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Rank History for White students at Upton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.95 46th 51 9.8%
2019 46.56 31st 51 39.2%
2021 64.96 14th 53 73.6%
2024 60.51 23rd 54 57.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Upton 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 111 111
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 115 115
1991 105 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 106
1992 113 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1993 107 0 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 116
1994 112 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 117
1995 116 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1996 116 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1997 116 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 122
1998 120 0 2 2 6 n/a n/a 0 130
1999 114 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 121
2000 107 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 114
2001 100 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 104
2002 102 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 105
2003 102 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 105
2004 105 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 109
2005 84 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 87
2006 87 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 94
2007 76 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 82
2008 84 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 90
2009 97 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 104
2010 88 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 93
2011 80 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 83
2012 73 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 76
2013 63 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 65
2014 66 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 71
2015 81 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 84
2016 85 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 91
2017 75 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 78
2018 76 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 78
2019 68 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 70
2020 59 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 65
2021 69 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 71
2022 72 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 76
2023 69 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 73

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 Upton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 111 n/a n/a n/a
1990 115 10.0 11.5 n/a
1991 106 14.0 7.5 16
1992 118 10.5 11.2 4.2
1993 116 12.1 9.6 10.3
1994 117 12.0 9.8 14.5
1995 118 11.1 10.6 16.9
1996 118 11.1 10.6 16.9
1997 122 10.7 11.4 13.9
1998 130 11.1 11.7 10
1999 121 11.2 10.8 15.7
2000 114 12.5 9.1 9.6
2001 104 10.8 9.6 12.5
2002 105 10.5 10.0 13.3
2003 105 10.5 10.0 13.3
2004 109 10.3 10.6 13.8
2005 87 10.9 8.0 14.9
2006 94 10.8 8.7 17
2007 82 10.3 8.0 18.3
2008 90 10.8 8.3 18.9
2009 104 11.0 9.4 20.2
2010 93 11.1 8.4 31.2
2011 83 n/a n/a 28.9
2012 76 20.1 3.7 23.7
2013 65 n/a n/a 33.8
2014 71 11.7 6.0 33.8
2015 84 12.0 7.0 29.8
2016 91 12.0 7.5 33
2017 78 11.7 6.6 28.2
2018 78 12.1 6.4 16.7
2019 70 12.6 5.5 41.4
2020 65 11.8 5.4 32.3
2021 71 11.5 6.1 32.4
2022 76 11.1 6.7 23.7
2023 73 11.3 6.4 21.9

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 Upton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 111 n/a n/a n/a
1990 115 10.0 11.5 n/a
1991 106 14.0 7.5 16
1992 118 10.5 11.2 4.2
1993 116 12.1 9.6 10.3
1994 117 12.0 9.8 14.5
1995 118 11.1 10.6 16.9
1996 118 11.1 10.6 16.9
1997 122 10.7 11.4 13.9
1998 130 11.1 11.7 10
1999 121 11.2 10.8 15.7
2000 114 12.5 9.1 9.6
2001 104 10.8 9.6 12.5
2002 105 10.5 10.0 13.3
2003 105 10.5 10.0 13.3
2004 109 10.3 10.6 13.8
2005 87 10.9 8.0 14.9
2006 94 10.8 8.7 17
2007 82 10.3 8.0 18.3
2008 90 10.8 8.3 18.9
2009 104 11.0 9.4 20.2
2010 93 11.1 8.4 31.2
2011 83 n/a n/a 28.9
2012 76 20.1 3.7 23.7
2013 65 n/a n/a 33.8
2014 71 11.7 6.0 33.8
2015 84 12.0 7.0 29.8
2016 91 12.0 7.5 33
2017 78 11.7 6.6 28.2
2018 78 12.1 6.4 16.7
2019 70 12.6 5.5 41.4
2020 65 11.8 5.4 32.3
2021 71 11.5 6.1 32.4
2022 76 11.1 6.7 23.7
2023 73 11.3 6.4 21.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Upton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $247 (0.7%) $35,139 (99.3%) $35,386
2020 $793 (2.1%) $37,065 (97.9%) $37,859

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Upton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 77 High schoolsRanks 16th of 80 High schools
 29.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Upton High School)6073.7
 13.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Weston County School District #7)6073.7
 13.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.752.6
 0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Upton High School)6040
 20%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Weston County School District #7)6040
 20%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)40.441
 0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Upton High School)27.368.4
 41.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Weston County School District #7)27.368.4
 41.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.853.7
 0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Upton High School)27.347.4
 20.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Weston County School District #7)27.347.4
 20.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)45.243.7
 1.5%
10th Grade Science (Upton High School)59.179
 19.9%
   10th Grade Science (Weston County School District #7)59.179
 19.9%
   10th Grade Science (Wyoming)48.346.6
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7073
 4.3%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White6869
 1.5%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.4%21.9%
 19.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 73 students attended Upton High School.

Upton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Upton Elementary
Middle : Upton Middle School

Students at Upton High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Upton High School ranks 33rd of 80 Wyoming high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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