Big Horn High School

www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/

169 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Big Horn High School is a public secondary school located in the small, unincorporated community of Big Horn, Wyoming. Situated at the base of the Bighorn Mountains in Sheridan County, the school serves a close-knit rural population and operates as part of the Sheridan County School District #1. The school is known for its intimate academic environment, which emphasizes personalized instruction and strong community involvement, reflecting the values of its surrounding agricultural and historical setting.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Big Horn High School is highly integrated into the local culture through its athletic programs and extracurricular activities. The school often serves as a central hub for community gatherings, fostering a tight-knit "Ram" pride among students, staff, and alumni. For more detailed information regarding their current curriculum, calendar, or district policies, visitors can access the official website at [http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/](http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/).

169

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Horn High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	7
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
152 (89.9%)
Hispanic
7 (4.1%)
Two or More
5 (3.0%)
Asian
3 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sheridan County School District #1
Phone:	(307)674-8190
Website:	http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 46

Grade 10 43

Grade 11 43

Grade 12 37