Enrollment
184
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Thermopolis, WY
Hot Springs County High School
Federal NCES profile for Hot Springs County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560331000180
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hot Springs County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Thermopolis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hot Springs County High School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thermopolis, WY.
School address
District: Hot Springs County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560331000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hot Springs County High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hot Springs County High School
Hot Springs County High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Thermopolis, Wyoming, enrolling 184 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wyoming median, within a few percentage points of the 11.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 184 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 83 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #64, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 64 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 184 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hot Springs County School District #1 also operates Ralph Witters Elementary (214 students) and Thermopolis Middle School (186 students) alongside Hot Springs County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hot Springs County High School compares
Hot Springs County High School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 30% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,418
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Hot Springs County High School is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hot Springs County School District #1, which includes Hot Springs County High School.
$21,418
Per student
-4%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 54.4%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hot Springs County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Witters Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thermopolis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hot Springs County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hot Springs County High School
How many students attend Hot Springs County High School?
Hot Springs County High School has 184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thermopolis, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs County High School is 11.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hot Springs County High School?
19.2% of students at Hot Springs County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hot Springs County High School?
The largest demographic group at Hot Springs County High School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Thermopolis, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hot Springs County High School?
Hot Springs County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hot Springs County High School rank among public schools in Thermopolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thermopolis, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Thermopolis on the city page.
Is Hot Springs County High School a good school?
Hot Springs County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hot Springs County School District #1?
Besides Hot Springs County High School, Hot Springs County School District #1 also operates Ralph Witters Elementary (214 students) and Thermopolis Middle School (186 students). See the Hot Springs County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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