Rock Springs High School

Summary:

Rock Springs High School is a public high school serving 1,502 students in grades 9-12 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, which is part of the Sweetwater County School District #1. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wyoming high schools, placing it in the bottom 20% statewide.

Rock Springs High School's academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all below 40% for 9th and 10th graders, compared to state averages of 49%, 41.5%, and 46.4%, respectively. The school's performance across different student subgroups, including females, males, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, special education, and low socioeconomic status students, is also in the bottom half of Wyoming high schools. Despite relatively high spending of $16,022 per student and a student-teacher ratio of 17.1, these resources do not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, the performance gap is significant. Both Green River High School and Black Butte High School outperform Rock Springs High School across various academic metrics, including test scores and state rankings. This suggests that the challenges faced by Rock Springs High School are persistent and may require a comprehensive approach to address the underlying issues.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1375 James Drive
       Rock Springs, WY  82901


(307) 352-3440

District: Sweetwater County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,022 Help


Feeder schools for Rock Springs High School:

Elementary:    Desert Elementary
    Desert View Elementary
    Northpark Elementary
    Sage Elementary
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Middle:    Desert Middle School
    Eastside Elementary
    Pilot Butte Elementary
    Rock Springs Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  1,466

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Hispanic:
29.5%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rock Springs High School ranks worse than 82.5% of high schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Sweetwater County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Rock Springs High School has the largest high school student body size in the Sweetwater County School District #1. Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Hispanic (29.5%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Springs High School is 17.9, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Sweetwater County School District #1! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Springs High School is $16,022, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Sweetwater County School District #1!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rock Springs High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Springs High School 66th of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Rock Springs High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sweetwater County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweetwater County School District #1 32nd of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rock Springs High School

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Rank History for all students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.92 47th 62 24.2%
2005 36.86 52nd 66 21.2%
2006 50.61 37th 62 40.3%
2007 47.92 43rd 67 35.8%
2008 16.23 61st 66 7.6%
2009 23.05 59th 71 16.9%
2010 50.65 37th 69 46.4%
2011 32.82 51st 69 26.1%
2012 30.24 55th 71 22.5%
2013 39.87 50th 80 37.5%
2014 32.79 49th 78 37.2%
2016 41.33 55th 79 30.4%
2017 44.02 55th 79 30.4%
2018 33.60 54th 73 26.0%
2019 32.91 59th 77 23.4%
2021 31.04 58th 81 28.4%
2022 23.32 66th 80 17.5%
2023 26.58 66th 80 17.5%
2024 21.98 66th 80 17.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 6th 9 33.3%
2019 35.07 8th 12 33.3%
2021 26.40 11th 11 0.0%
2022 27.84 12th 13 7.7%
2023 21.81 15th 15 0.0%
2024 23.84 12th 13 7.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.54 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.49 23rd 27 14.8%
2019 18.32 25th 28 10.7%
2021 18.64 24th 27 11.1%
2023 28.39 24th 32 25.0%
2024 22.05 29th 33 12.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.69 43rd 52 17.3%
2019 28.20 44th 55 20.0%
2021 30.52 40th 52 23.1%
2022 17.91 48th 52 7.7%
2023 25.27 50th 61 18.0%
2024 18.68 50th 60 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.29 44th 60 26.7%
2019 29.26 48th 62 22.6%
2021 24.93 55th 63 12.7%
2022 18.55 55th 62 11.3%
2023 19.38 57th 64 10.9%
2024 22.35 53rd 63 15.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.40 22nd 27 18.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.91 49th 62 21.0%
2019 33.04 48th 61 21.3%
2021 35.09 48th 61 21.3%
2022 25.18 52nd 66 21.2%
2023 29.40 50th 64 21.9%
2024 18.99 53rd 62 14.5%
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Rank History for Virtual Education students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.58 7th 10 30.0%
2023 51.33 2nd 6 66.7%
2024 29.39 6th 8 25.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.98 6th 6 0.0%
2019 9.00 5th 5 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.87 3rd 4 25.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.23 22nd 28 21.4%
2019 44.37 17th 29 41.4%
2021 32.37 24th 33 27.3%
2022 17.50 30th 31 3.2%
2024 28.13 28th 38 26.3%
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Rank History for White students at Rock Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.84 34th 51 33.3%
2019 33.58 42nd 51 17.6%
2021 37.29 41st 53 22.6%
2022 28.01 43rd 51 15.7%
2023 20.34 43rd 47 8.5%
2024 20.22 49th 54 9.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Rock Springs High School Test Scores
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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rock Springs High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1039 1039
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1048 1048
1991 966 24 5 83 2 n/a n/a 0 1080
1992 989 21 11 109 13 n/a n/a 0 1143
1993 1060 18 14 105 8 n/a n/a 0 1205
1994 1116 14 17 87 15 n/a n/a 0 1249
1995 1139 8 5 86 14 n/a n/a 0 1252
1996 1139 8 5 86 14 n/a n/a 0 1252
1997 1110 4 12 92 19 n/a n/a 0 1237
1998 1026 5 12 99 17 n/a n/a 0 1159
1999 988 3 14 111 11 n/a n/a 0 1127
2000 972 3 7 77 5 n/a n/a 0 1064
2001 853 14 12 84 7 n/a n/a 0 970
2002 751 19 4 62 4 n/a n/a 0 840
2003 751 19 4 62 4 n/a n/a 0 840
2004 957 29 10 118 18 n/a n/a 0 1132
2005 901 30 11 115 19 n/a n/a 0 1076
2006 943 26 15 129 8 n/a n/a 0 1121
2007 917 15 18 137 7 n/a n/a 0 1094
2008 896 19 14 169 12 n/a n/a 0 1110
2009 944 17 16 187 15 n/a n/a 0 1179
2010 898 19 14 212 21 0 0 0 1164
2011 937 27 16 229 17 0 0 0 1226
2012 971 19 14 245 12 0 10 0 1271
2013 996 21 10 273 11 0 25 0 1336
2014 1017 19 9 293 12 1 36 0 1387
2015 983 16 11 300 9 3 44 0 1366
2016 995 11 16 310 8 6 49 0 1395
2017 1003 31 18 320 14 0 0 0 1386
2018 959 16 15 344 9 3 60 0 1406
2019 913 17 16 346 8 2 60 0 1362
2020 922 15 14 386 5 2 62 0 1406
2021 942 11 15 398 8 3 60 0 1437
2022 957 16 16 388 4 5 54 0 1440
2023 965 21 13 425 7 5 66 0 1502
2024 943 17 9 433 3 3 58 0 1466

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rock Springs High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1039 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1048 64.0 16.3 n/a
1991 1080 65.0 16.6 3.5
1992 1143 65.7 17.3 3.7
1993 1205 68.7 17.5 3.1
1994 1249 69.0 18.1 3.8
1995 1252 71.4 17.5 6.2
1996 1252 71.4 17.5 6.2
1997 1237 71.2 17.4 6.8
1998 1159 69.5 16.7 4.8
1999 1127 70.7 15.9 7.1
2000 1064 70.3 15.1 10.2
2001 970 59.1 16.4 7
2002 840 56.7 14.8 10.4
2003 840 56.7 14.8 10.4
2004 1132 68.7 16.5 19.9
2005 1076 67.2 16.0 16.7
2006 1121 68.8 16.3 17.7
2007 1094 70.9 15.4 14.4
2008 1110 79.0 14.1 17.4
2009 1179 77.8 15.2 16.4
2010 1164 73.1 14.9 25
2011 1226 n/a n/a 27.9
2012 1271 73.9 17.1 28
2013 1336 n/a n/a 28.5
2014 1387 79.1 17.5 27.8
2015 1366 80.0 17.0 27.7
2016 1395 85.0 16.4 28.6
2017 1386 78.0 17.7 31.9
2018 1406 77.6 18.1 38.3
2019 1362 77.6 17.5 34.8
2020 1406 84.9 16.5 32.4
2021 1437 90.8 15.8 24.4
2022 1440 79.7 18.0 27.7
2023 1502 87.5 17.1 31.4
2024 1466 81.5 17.9 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rock Springs High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1039 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1048 64.0 16.3 n/a
1991 1080 65.0 16.6 3.5
1992 1143 65.7 17.3 3.7
1993 1205 68.7 17.5 3.1
1994 1249 69.0 18.1 3.8
1995 1252 71.4 17.5 6.2
1996 1252 71.4 17.5 6.2
1997 1237 71.2 17.4 6.8
1998 1159 69.5 16.7 4.8
1999 1127 70.7 15.9 7.1
2000 1064 70.3 15.1 10.2
2001 970 59.1 16.4 7
2002 840 56.7 14.8 10.4
2003 840 56.7 14.8 10.4
2004 1132 68.7 16.5 19.9
2005 1076 67.2 16.0 16.7
2006 1121 68.8 16.3 17.7
2007 1094 70.9 15.4 14.4
2008 1110 79.0 14.1 17.4
2009 1179 77.8 15.2 16.4
2010 1164 73.1 14.9 25
2011 1226 n/a n/a 27.9
2012 1271 73.9 17.1 28
2013 1336 n/a n/a 28.5
2014 1387 79.1 17.5 27.8
2015 1366 80.0 17.0 27.7
2016 1395 85.0 16.4 28.6
2017 1386 78.0 17.7 31.9
2018 1406 77.6 18.1 38.3
2019 1362 77.6 17.5 34.8
2020 1406 84.9 16.5 32.4
2021 1437 90.8 15.8 24.4
2022 1440 79.7 18.0 27.7
2023 1502 87.5 17.1 31.4
2024 1466 81.5 17.9 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rock Springs High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $790 (5.9%) $12,531 (94.1%) $13,321
2020 $690 (5.0%) $13,137 (95.0%) $13,827
2021 $1,174 (7.8%) $13,814 (92.2%) $14,988
2022 $1,556 (10.8%) $12,884 (89.2%) $14,439
2023 $2,329 (14.5%) $13,693 (85.5%) $16,022

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Springs High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 59th of 77 High schoolsRanks 66th of 80 High schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Springs High School)47.745.5
 2.2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Sweetwater County School District #1)49.246.2
 3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.752.6
 0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Rock Springs High School)43.731
 12.7%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater County School District #1)4433.2
 10.8%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)40.441
 0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Springs High School)43.943.6
 0.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Sweetwater County School District #1)45.643
 2.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.853.7
 0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Rock Springs High School)35.433.7
 1.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater County School District #1)36.933.8
 3.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)45.243.7
 1.5%
10th Grade Science (Rock Springs High School)35.237.8
 2.6%
   10th Grade Science (Sweetwater County School District #1)36.538.5
 2%
   10th Grade Science (Wyoming)48.346.6
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13621502
 10.3%
African American1721
 23.5%
American Indian87
 12.5%
Asian1613
 18.8%
Hispanic346425
 22.8%
Pacific Islander25
 150%
White913965
 5.7%
Two or More Races6066
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%31.4%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Springs High School

Students at Rock Springs High School are 64% White, 30% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Rock Springs High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Desert Elementary
Elementary : Desert View Elementary
Elementary : Northpark Elementary
Elementary : Sage Elementary
Elementary : Walnut Elementary
Middle : Desert Middle School
Middle : Eastside Elementary
Middle : Pilot Butte Elementary
Middle : Rock Springs Junior High

Rock Springs High School ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Wyoming high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,466 students attended Rock Springs High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

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