Black Butte High School in Rock Springs, Wyoming on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Black Butte High School is a town public school in Rock Springs, Wyoming that is part of Sweetwater County School District 1. It serves 101 students in grades 9 - 12. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

101 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2410 College Dr

Rock Springs, WY 82901 View local requests

https://bbhs.sweetwater1.org/

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Black Butte High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Spicer

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Black Butte High School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

23%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Black Butte High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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