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#83 of 301 schools in WY

Top 27% in state

Hem Junior/senior High School

High School · Carbon County School District #2 · Hanna, WY

A Carbon County School District #2 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

P.O. Box 810, Hanna, WY 82327

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
District spending per student$29,819
Chronic Absenteeism38.6%

Students at Hem Junior/senior High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hem Junior/senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,962

Median home value

$121,100

Median rent

$1,317/mo

College educated

15.4%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Carbon County School District #2

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Encampment K-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–12Not available113Compare →
Saratoga Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.57–12Not available153Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Carbon County School District #2

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$29,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hem Junior/senior High School is listed in Carbon County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hem Junior/senior High School

Hem Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Hanna, WY, part of Carbon County School District #2, serving approximately 88 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hem Junior/senior High School

What grades does Hem Junior/senior High School serve?

Hem Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hem Junior/senior High School?

Hem Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hem Junior/senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hem Junior/senior High School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hem Junior/senior High School rank in WY?

Hem Junior/senior High School ranks #83 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Hem Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hem Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hem Junior/senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hem Junior/senior High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Hem Junior/senior High School a charter school?

No, Hem Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hem Junior/senior High School a Title I school?

No, Hem Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hem Junior/senior High School?

46.6% of students at Hem Junior/senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
88
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Carbon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 82327)
839
Area median age
26.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 82327; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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