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Upton High School

610 Poplar, Upton, WY 82730Weston County School District #7 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
73
Students
Total enrolled
70%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 20% vs nat'l
$14,433
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
6.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 58% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 73 students in grades 09–12 in Upton, Wyoming.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,433 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Upton High School is a small high in Upton, Wyoming, serving grades 09–12 with 73 students. The district invests $14,433 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 22% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The 70% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Upton High School

73
Total Students
6.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
22%
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution40 male · 33 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility22%
National avg 52% · 16 students
Student Composition
95%
White95%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 560609000401

Academic Outcomes at Upton High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
60-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
70%
State avg
79%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 78th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 82730

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,433Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,433
State avg
$24,788
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,351
Student Support$2,742
Administration$1,732
Operations$2,165
Other$1,443
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,433 spent per student, an estimated $6,394 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
71%
18%
State government
71.3%
Local (property tax)
18.4%
Federal programs
10.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 70% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Upton Elementary
↓
Middle
Upton Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyWeston County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWeston County School District #7 →
Phone: (307)468-2361
NCES ID: 560609000401
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Upton seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Weston County School District #7
Elem
Upton Elementary
478 students · KG–05
5% FRL
Mid
Upton Middle School
174 students · 06–08
● 49 opp8% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
610 Poplar, Upton, WY 82730
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.