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#171 of 301 schools in WY

Evanston High School

High School · Uinta County School District #1 · Evanston, WY

An Uinta County School District #1 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 6002, Evanston, WY 82931

  • Math 49% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation15.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$18,437
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Evanston High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Evanston High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evanston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Horizon Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.17–120.2 mi43Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Uinta County School District #1

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$18,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Evanston High School is listed in Uinta County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Evanston High School

Evanston High School is a public high school in Evanston, WY, part of Uinta County School District #1, serving approximately 776 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Evanston High School

What grades does Evanston High School serve?

Evanston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Evanston High School?

Evanston High School has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Evanston High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Evanston High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Evanston High School rank in WY?

Evanston High School ranks #171 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Evanston High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Evanston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Evanston High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Evanston High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Evanston High School a charter school?

No, Evanston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Evanston High School a Title I school?

No, Evanston High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evanston High School?

41.1% of students at Evanston High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
776
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Uinta County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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