- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560331000180
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Thermopolis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hot Springs County High School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 560331000180 · Thermopolis, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 11.5:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralph Witters Elementary (214 students)
Hot Springs County High School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Hot Springs County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralph Witters
Ralph Witters Elementary
214 students
- Thermopolis Mi
Thermopolis Middle School
186 students
- This school
Hot Springs County High School
184 students
What this shows Hot Springs County High School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hot Springs County High School compares
Hot Springs County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
District finance for Hot Springs County School District #1 reports $22,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.