Enrollment
1,393
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rock Springs, WY
Rock Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Rock Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560530200294
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Springs High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Rock Springs · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Springs High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Springs High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Rock Springs, WY.
School address
District: Sweetwater County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560530200294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rock Springs High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rock Springs High School
Rock Springs High School is a large high school in Rock Springs, Wyoming, enrolling 1,393 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 92% of Wyoming schools and 40% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.4% lands close to the Wyoming typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,393 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 347 Wyoming schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sweetwater County School District #1 spends $15,932 per pupil, 29% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rock Springs's high schools, it stands alongside Black Butte High School (103 students): Rock Springs High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 9.4:1).
Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs Junior High (746 students) and Pilot Butte Elementary (547 students) alongside Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs High School compares
Rock Springs 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 7% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,393 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,393
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$15,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Rock Springs High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater County School District #1, which includes Rock Springs High School.
$15,932
Per student
-29%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 46.2%
Federal 13.3%
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 Rock Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pilot Butte Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stagecoach Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Rock Springs
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rock Springs High School
How many students attend Rock Springs High School?
Rock Springs High School has 1,393 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rock Springs, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs High School is 16:1, which is 40% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rock Springs High School?
25.4% of students at Rock Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Rock Springs High School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Rock Springs, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Springs High School?
Rock Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rock Springs High School rank among public schools in Rock Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Springs High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Rock Springs, 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 Rock Springs on the city page.
Is Rock Springs High School a good school?
Rock Springs High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming. 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 Sweetwater County School District #1?
Besides Rock Springs High School, Sweetwater County School District #1 also operates Rock Springs Junior High (746 students), Pilot Butte Elementary (547 students), and Eastside Elementary (541 students). See the Sweetwater County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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