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Upton High School

610 Poplar, Upton, WY 82730 · (307) 468-2361 · Weston County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL79 STUDENTS
Enrollment
79
High
DISTRICT 286 · STATE 346
Student : Teacher
7.1:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 38.9:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 47%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
20
Grade 10
20
Grade 11
19
Grade 12
20
Student demographics
White
7595%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 75%
Hispanic
11%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 16%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
23%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4152%
Female
3848%

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Test scores

WY-TOPP 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
57.4%
WY avg 56.0%
Math
44.6%
WY avg 51.3%
Source: WY-TOPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
79
+1 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.1:1
was 6.4:1
% White
95%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Upton High School

Upton High School, a very small secondary school in Upton, Wyoming, part of Weston County School District #7, educates 79 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 346 students per school, that is 77% leaner than typical.

Weston County School District #7 comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 859 students; Upton High School is among them.

On demographics, Upton High School shows that 95% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder consists of 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 85% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Upton High School has 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 7.1:1. The state averages around 11.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Weston County put the typical household earns roughly $89,509 per year, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Weston County runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,604 students), of which Upton High School is one.

The closest other public school is Upton Middle School, roughly 0.4 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Upton High School.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Upton High School's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 78 (now 79).

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Weston County at a glance

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Population
6,826
Census ACS
Median income
$89,509
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,604 students

Quick facts

School name
Upton High School
District
Weston County School District #7
Address
610 Poplar, Upton, WY 82730
Phone
(307) 468-2361
County
Weston County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
79
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
7.1:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
560609000401
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Upton High School
How large is Upton High School?
Upton High School enrolls approximately 79 students in grades 09-12.
Is Upton High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Upton High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Upton High School have?
Upton High School employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.1:1.
How diverse is Upton High School?
Upton High School reports a student body of 95% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is Upton High School public or private?
Upton High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Weston County School District #7.
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