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#29 of 301 schools in WY

Top 9% in state

Lovell High School

High School · Big Horn County School District #2 · Lovell, WY

A Big Horn County School District #2 high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

502 Hampshire Avenue, Lovell, WY 82431

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$18,681
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Lovell High School score 62% 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 Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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

40.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lovell 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 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,881

Median home value

$216,500

Median rent

$843/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rocky Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–124.1 mi404Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Big Horn County School District #2

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$18,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lovell High School is listed in Big Horn County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lovell High School

Lovell High School is a public high school in Lovell, WY, part of Big Horn County School District #2, serving approximately 218 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lovell High School

What grades does Lovell High School serve?

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

How many students attend Lovell High School?

Lovell High School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lovell High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lovell High School rank in WY?

Lovell High School ranks #29 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Lovell High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lovell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Lovell High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lovell High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Lovell High School a charter school?

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

Is Lovell High School a Title I school?

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

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

40.8% of students at Lovell 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
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Big Horn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 82431)
3,227
Area median age
41.8
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 82431; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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