Below Average
#258 of 301 schools in WY
Rock Springs High School
High School · Sweetwater County School District #1 · Rock Springs, WY
A Sweetwater County School District #1 high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 1089, Rock Springs, WY 82902
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 73.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rock Springs High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rock Springs 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Butte High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Farson-eden High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sweetwater County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $17,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock Springs High School is listed in Sweetwater County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock Springs High School
Rock Springs High School is a public high school in Rock Springs, WY, part of Sweetwater County School District #1, serving approximately 1,466 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Springs High School
What grades does Rock Springs High School serve?
Rock Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rock Springs High School?
Rock Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock Springs High School rank in WY?
Rock Springs High School ranks #258 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Rock Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Rock Springs High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Springs High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Rock Springs High School a charter school?
No, Rock Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock Springs High School a Title I school?
No, Rock Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Springs High School?
37.4% of students at Rock Springs 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
- 1,466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sweetwater County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (307) 352-3440
- 4-Year Graduation
- 73.0%
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.
- 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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