Excellent
#36 of 301 schools in WY
Top 12% in state
Hot Springs County High School
High School · Hot Springs County School District #1 · Thermopolis, WY
A Hot Springs County School District #1 high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
415 Springview, Thermopolis, WY 82443
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hot Springs County High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hot Springs County 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thermopolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,869
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hot Springs County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hot Springs County High School is listed in Hot Springs County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hot Springs County High School
Hot Springs County High School is a public high school in Thermopolis, WY, part of Hot Springs County School District #1, serving approximately 202 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hot Springs County High School
What grades does Hot Springs County High School serve?
Hot Springs County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hot Springs County High School?
Hot Springs County High School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs County High School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hot Springs County High School rank in WY?
Hot Springs County High School ranks #36 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Hot Springs County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hot Springs County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Hot Springs County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hot Springs County High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Hot Springs County High School a charter school?
No, Hot Springs County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hot Springs County High School a Title I school?
No, Hot Springs County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hot Springs County High School?
34.2% of students at Hot Springs County 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hot Springs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (307) 864-6511
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 82443)
- 4,534
- Area average commute
- 13.9 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
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 82443; 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
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