Serving 157 students in grades 9-12, Big Piney High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Piney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Big Piney High School's student population of 157 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Big Piney High School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Piney High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
81%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥90%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Punchers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Piney High School's ranking?
Big Piney High School is ranked #118 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Piney High School?
The graduation rate of Big Piney High School is 90%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Big Piney High School?
157 students attend Big Piney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Big Piney High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Piney High School?
Big Piney High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Big Piney High School offer ?
Big Piney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Piney High School part of?
Big Piney High School is part of Sublette County School District #9.
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