Serving 34 students in grades 9-12, Rock River High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rock River High School's student population of 34 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rock River High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock River High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock River High School's ranking?
Rock River High School is ranked #186 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Rock River High School often compared to?
Rock River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laramie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rock River High School?
The graduation rate of Rock River High School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81%.
How many students attend Rock River High School?
34 students attend Rock River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Rock River High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock River High School?
Rock River High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rock River High School offer ?
Rock River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rock River High School part of?
Rock River High School is part of Albany County School District #1.
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