Serving 77 students in grades 7-12, Hem Junior/senior 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HEM Junior/Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Hanna, WY, encompassing approximately 4,184 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 35.4 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point reaching 66.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hem Junior/senior High School's student population of 77 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Rankings
Hem Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hem Junior/senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
88%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
9%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hem Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Hem Junior/senior High School is ranked #184 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hem Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hem Junior/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Hem Junior/senior High School?
77 students attend Hem Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hem Junior/senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hem Junior/senior High School?
Hem Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hem Junior/senior High School offer ?
Hem Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hem Junior/senior High School part of?
Hem Junior/senior High School is part of Carbon County School District #2.
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