Rock Springs Junior High

3500 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82901

rsjh.sweetwater1.org

769 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Rock Springs Junior High, located at 3500 Foothill Blvd in Rock Springs, Wyoming, serves as a key educational institution within the Sweetwater County School District #1. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transition years of early adolescence, typically catering to the seventh and eighth-grade populations. Its mission centers on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the rigors of high school through a structured and supportive learning environment.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge students across core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while often providing opportunities for elective exploration. By emphasizing both classroom excellence and extracurricular engagement, Rock Springs Junior High aims to create a well-rounded educational experience. Families and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through their official website at http://rsjh.www.sweetwater1.org.

769

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rock Springs Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	216
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	40
American Indian	4

White
496 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
216 (28.1 %)
Two or More
40 (5.2 %)
Black
8 (1.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)352-3474
Website:	http://rsjh.sweetwater1.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 7 375

Grade 8 394