Excellent
#41 of 301 schools in WY
Top 13% in state
New West High School
High School · Johnson County School District #1 · Buffalo, WY
A Johnson County School District #1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
300 S. Spruce, Buffalo, WY 82834
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New West 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,128
Median home value
$297,000
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Kaycee SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | Not available | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Johnson County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
New West High School is listed in Johnson County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New West High School
New West High School is a public high school in Buffalo, WY, part of Johnson County School District #1, serving approximately 34 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 301 schools in WY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New West High School
What grades does New West High School serve?
New West High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New West High School?
New West High School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New West High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New West High School rank in WY?
New West High School ranks #41 of 301 schools in WY.
What is New West High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New West High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New West High School a charter school?
No, New West High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New West High School a Title I school?
No, New West High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New West High School?
52.9% of students at New West 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
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (307) 620-2478
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 82834)
- 7,699
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 82834; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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