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#191 of 301 schools in WY
Thunder Basin High School
High School · Campbell County School District #1 · Gillette, WY
A Campbell County School District #1 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 3033, Gillette, WY 82717
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thunder Basin High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 43% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thunder Basin 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gillette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Campbell County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,169 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Wright Jr. & Sr. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–12 | Not available | 182 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Campbell County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #13 of 21
- District spending per student
- $17,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thunder Basin High School is listed in Campbell County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thunder Basin High School
Thunder Basin High School is a public high school in Gillette, WY, part of Campbell County School District #1, serving approximately 1,228 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thunder Basin High School
What grades does Thunder Basin High School serve?
Thunder Basin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thunder Basin High School?
Thunder Basin High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunder Basin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunder Basin High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thunder Basin High School rank in WY?
Thunder Basin High School ranks #191 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Thunder Basin High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thunder Basin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Thunder Basin High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thunder Basin High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Thunder Basin High School a charter school?
No, Thunder Basin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thunder Basin High School a Title I school?
No, Thunder Basin High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thunder Basin High School?
22.7% of students at Thunder Basin 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
- 1,228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Campbell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (307) 687-7733
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
Official sources & links
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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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