Upton High School

Upton High School is a regular public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Located in the remote rural area of Upton, Wyoming, in Weston County, the school has an enrollment of 76 students and boasts a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1 with 11 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. While the MySchoolScout rating is 4.0 out of 10, which places it at #246 out of 302 schools in Wyoming (19th percentile), Upton High School focuses on providing a supportive educational environment for its students.

Academic performance shows that 51% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 41% are proficient or above in Math, indicating areas where there is room for growth but also showing the school's commitment to student development. Set against the backdrop of rural Upton, Upton High School serves a close-knit community where teachers and students form strong bonds.

With an enrollment of 76 students, Upton High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Upton High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1, Upton High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.