Hem Junior/senior High School

701 South Adams Street
Hanna, WY 82327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 88 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 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hem Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hem Junior/senior High School's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

Hem Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hem Junior/senior High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#202 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
35-39%
49%
55-59%
53%
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
76%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
(22-23)
≥50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hem Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Hem Junior/senior High School is ranked #202 out of 309 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 82%.
How many students attend Hem Junior/senior High School?
88 students attend Hem Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hem Junior/senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 7:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 88 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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