Rocky Mountain High School

Big Horn County School District #1
404 South 3rd East
Cowley, WY 82420
439 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Rocky Mountain High School, located in Cowley, Wyoming, serves as a central educational hub for the Big Horn County School District #1. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing student growth and community engagement, the institution aims to prepare its students for success in both higher education and the workforce, maintaining a strong connection to the values and culture of its rural Wyoming setting.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Rocky Mountain High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, offering diverse programs in athletics, arts, and career-technical education. The school's physical location in the Big Horn Basin provides a unique backdrop for its community-focused approach, where small class sizes often allow for personalized instruction and close faculty-student mentorship. Through these initiatives, the school strives to cultivate responsible, capable citizens while upholding the traditions and spirit of the Cowley community.
439
Total Students
22.6
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    371 (84.5%)
  • Hispanic
    48 (10.9%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
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: Big Horn County School District #1
Phone: (307)548-2723
Website: http://www.bighorn1.com/rmhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 116
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 96
Grade 10 127
Grade 11 114
Grade 12 102
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lovell High School
Big Horn County School District #2
226 Students
502 Hampshire Avenue
Lovell, WY 82431 (4.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th