Rock Springs High School

Sweetwater County School District #1
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901
1,393 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Rock Springs High School, located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Sweetwater County School District No. 1. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. Beyond core coursework, the school provides a variety of elective programs, including career and technical education (CTE) options that allow students to develop practical skills in various professional fields.

In addition to its academic offerings, Rock Springs High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that is central to the student experience. The school supports a wide array of athletic teams, competitive clubs, and performing arts programs, which help foster school spirit and community engagement. By emphasizing both intellectual rigor and student involvement, Rock Springs High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational environment that supports the personal and professional development of its diverse student body.
1,393
Total Students
78.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    877 (63.0%)
  • Hispanic
    419 (30.1%)
  • Two or More
    63 (4.5%)
  • Black
    16 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sweetwater County School District #1
Phone: (307)352-3440
Website: http://rshs.sweetwater1.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 496
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 340
Grade 10 358
Grade 11 336
Grade 12 359
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Black Butte High School
Sweetwater County School District #1
103 Students
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901 (1.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th