Serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12, Rock Springs High School ranks in the bottom 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 37% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rock Springs High School's student population of 1,440 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rock Springs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Springs High School is 0.48, which is more 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
#252 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
1%
1%
White
67%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Springs High School's ranking?
Rock Springs High School is ranked #252 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Rock Springs High School often compared to?
Rock Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green River High School, Black Butte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rock Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Rock Springs High School is 73%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81%.
How many students attend Rock Springs High School?
1,440 students attend Rock Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rock Springs High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Springs High School?
Rock Springs High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rock Springs High School offer ?
Rock Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rock Springs High School part of?
Rock Springs High School is part of Sweetwater County School District #1.
School Reviews
3 2/11/2021
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