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Hot Springs County High School

231 Park Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443Hot Springs County School District #1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
203
Students
Total enrolled
75%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 14% vs nat'l
$23,951
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 67% vs nat'l
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 22% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 203 students in grades 09–12 in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
67% above average funding
District spends $23,951 per pupil, 67% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hot Springs County High School is a mid-sized high in Thermopolis, Wyoming, serving grades 09–12 with 203 students. The district invests $23,951 per student — 67% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 75% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Hot Springs County High School

203
Total Students
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
31%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution101 male · 102 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility31%
National avg 52% · 63 students
Student Composition
92%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black1%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 560331000180

Academic Outcomes at Hot Springs County High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
70-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
75%
State avg
79%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 87th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 82443

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,951Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,951
State avg
$24,788
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,539
Student Support$4,551
Administration$2,874
Operations$3,593
Other$2,395
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,951 spent per student, an estimated $10,610 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
31%
State government
54.4%
Local (property tax)
30.8%
Federal programs
14.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,951/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ralph Witters Elementary
↓
Middle
Thermopolis Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHot Springs County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHot Springs County School District #1 →
Phone: (307)864-6511
NCES ID: 560331000180
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Thermopolis seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hot Springs County School District #1
Elem
Ralph Witters Elementary
242 students · PK–04
● 52 opp42% FRL
Mid
Thermopolis Middle School
197 students · 05–08
● 52 opp42% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
231 Park Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.