Rock Springs High School is a high school campus located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States.
Serving 1,393 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 32% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock Springs High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Rock Springs, WY, encompassing approximately 5,376 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 60 miles to its edge and a maximum distance of 95.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rock Springs High School's student population of 1,393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,393 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs High School is 0.52, which is more 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
#265 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
79%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.6%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: 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 #265 out of 303 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rock Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Rock Springs High School is 79%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Rock Springs High School?
1,393 students attend Rock Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Rock Springs High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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