Hot Springs County High School

231 Park Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Hot Springs County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-89% (Top 30% in WY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hot Springs County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hot Springs County High School's student population of 223 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
223 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hot Springs County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hot Springs County High School is 0.19, 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)
#69 out of 309 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hot Springs County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hot Springs County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hot Springs County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hot Springs County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hot Springs County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hot Springs County High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hot Springs County High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hot Springs County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hot Springs County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
90%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hot Springs County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hot Springs County High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hot Springs County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Hot Springs County High School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hot Springs County High School and public school graduation rate of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hot Springs County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hot Springs County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hot Springs County High School's ranking?
Hot Springs County High School is ranked #69 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hot Springs County High School?
The graduation rate of Hot Springs County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Hot Springs County High School?
223 students attend Hot Springs County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hot Springs County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hot Springs County High School?
Hot Springs County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hot Springs County High School offer ?
Hot Springs County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hot Springs County High School part of?
Hot Springs County High School is part of Hot Springs County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 80-89% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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