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Rock Springs High School

P.O. Box 1089, Rock Springs, WY, 82902

About Rock Springs High School

Rock Springs High School is one of the best schools in Southern Wyoming. It has about 1,350 students in grades 9–12. It is a key public school in Sweetwater County School District #1, with about 15 students for every teacher. The school is well-known for being one of the best because it offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities. For example, 18% of students take Advanced Placement classes. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 36% of them are minorities and 37% are from low-income families. The school says that 45% of students are good at reading and 32% are good at math. The school is in an area where the community is known for helping local youth, and it has a lot of facilities and job training options. Rock Springs High School is one of the best schools because it strikes a good balance between traditional academic rigor and modern career preparation. This creates an environment where students are ready for the changes that will come in their lives, and it is one of the best high school in Wyoming.

Rock Springs High School Contact Information

Address

P.O. Box 1089, Rock Springs, WY, 82902

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Phone

(307) 352-3440

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 45% in Reading.
82
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1466
Total Students
$59780
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 115 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rock Springs High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 64.32%
Asian 0.61%
Hispanic 29.54%
Black 1.16%
Two+ Races 3.96%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
64.32%
Asian
0.61%
Hispanic
29.54%
Black
1.16%
Two+ Races
3.96%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1466
45.84%
672 Female
54.16%
794 Male

Student Population

1466 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

366 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Wyoming Legislature just gave $150 million to build a new Rock Springs High School building. This will replace the old one with modern classrooms. The school is also adding "Extension Classes" for the 2025–2026 school year. These classes will give students an extra 45 minutes of instruction each day to help them get ready for college and careers. The district also just showed off a brand-new Tiger Pride bus, which has new graphics that show off the school's tradition and community spirit at regional events.

FAQ

Q1. How does Rock Springs High School get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Does Rock Springs High School make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Rock Springs High School stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q3. What does Rock Springs High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Rock Springs High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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