Rock Springs High School

What Rock Springs High School does

Rock Springs High School is a public secondary institution serving grades 9-12 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. It operates as part of Sweetwater County School District #1, the largest school district in Wyoming by enrollment. The school delivers standard public education including core academics, athletics (the Tigers), Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, dual-enrollment and college credit opportunities, and student support services such as counseling and special education.

Its product surface is the curriculum and extracurricular programming: academic departments, athletic teams, CTE academies, and student services. Recent infrastructure and programmatic moves include the rollout of a new Tiger bus for student transportation, the launch of new academies, ongoing facility improvements, and the introduction of the Tiger Gear Store for branded merchandise. The school also engages in industry and post-secondary partnerships to support CTE pathways and workforce-aligned offerings.

The operating model is publicly funded, not commercially revenue-driven. Budgets derive from state education appropriations, local property taxes, and federal program dollars routed through the district. There are no tuition payments, market-priced offerings, or investor economics; resources are allocated through district-level budgeting and grant administration. The Tiger Gear Store represents a modest, ancillary discretionary revenue touchpoint rather than a meaningful commercial channel.

Name

Rock Springs High School

Legal name

Rock Springs High School

Website

https://rshs.sweetwater1.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rock Springs High School is a public grades 9-12 secondary school in Rock Springs, Wyoming, part of Sweetwater County School District #1, offering academic, athletic, and Career and Technical Education programs to local students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Counseling Services (EDAJAIAA), Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• Secondary education services
• Career technical education
• Athletics and activities
• College readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rock Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rock Springs High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, as part of Sweetwater County School District #1. It delivers secondary education through a comprehensive academic curriculum, college and career readiness programming, extensive athletics and co-curricular activities, student support services (counseling, social work, psychological services), and Career and Technical Education academies including the Health Occupations Academy and the Academy of Public Service.

Product overview

Rock Springs High School operates as a comprehensive public high school within Sweetwater County School District #1. The school offers a unified educational platform comprising its official website for community communication, a full athletics program with multiple sports and activities, comprehensive student support services including counseling and mental health resources, scholarship preparation services, academic handbooks, monthly newsletters, and retail merchandise through the Tiger Gear Store. Additionally, the school manages the RSSHS Satellite School and Lowell School as sub-programs, along with specialized academies including Health Occupations, Academy of Public Service, and Career and Technical Education tracks. The institution is powered by Finalsite's website platform and is accredited through the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Athletics and Activities Program Comprehensive athletics program for RSHS students covering football, basketball, swimming, wrestling, soccer, tennis, golf, track, cross country, dance, cheerleading, volleyball, and softball, along with activities such as National Honor Society, Student Council, Drama, Choir, Band, FBLA, and Speech & Debate. Sanctioned through the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA).
• Tiger Student Support Services Student support services for RSHS students including counseling for academic, college/career readiness, and personal issues; social workers; psychologist services; registrar services; graduation coaching; health services; and 504 information support.
• Health Occupations Academy Career and Technical Education academy preparing RSHS students for healthcare careers through partnership with Memorial Hospital Health Academy, with $3,000 scholarship opportunities available to academy members.
• Academy of Public Service Career-focused academy providing RSHS students with skills and knowledge for public service careers.
• Career and Technical Education Program CTE programs at RSHS including Business, Family Consumer Science, and Vocational tracks offering hands-on career preparation to students.
• Tiger Gear Store Online fan gear shop offering Tiger Pride apparel and merchandise for students, staff, families, and community members through the Jostens Mascot Shop and BSN Sideline Store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple scholarship opportunities available including local scholarships ranging from $500 to $4,000 and regional/statewide scholarships

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA)coreOthersOfficial governing body for high school activities and athletics in Wyoming. RSHS participates in WHSAA-sanctioned events and competitions through this association.
• NCAAminorOthersNational Collegiate Athletic Association. Information and resources provided for student athletes pursuing collegiate sports opportunities.
• National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA)minorOthersOrganization for smaller college athletic programs. Resources provided for student athletes exploring NAIA collegiate opportunities.
• National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)minorOthersOrganization for two-year community and junior college athletics. Resources provided for students considering junior college athletic paths.
• Sweetwater County Farm BureauminorOthersLocal scholarship provider offering $1,000 renewable scholarship to graduating seniors with minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Memorial Hospital Health AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth occupations career academy partnership providing students healthcare field education and $3,000 scholarship opportunities for academy members.
• Taco TimeminorOthersLocal business providing 'Tacos for Tuition' scholarship program for SW County high school seniors attending Wyoming institutions.
• Aspen Mountain Medical CenterminorOthersHealthcare provider offering $1,000 scholarship to graduating Health Academy students at RSHS meeting GPA and ACT score requirements.
• Church & DwightminorOthersCompany providing first-generation college student scholarship program with $1,000 awards.
• Gary's FoundationminorOthersFoundation providing up to five $2,500 need-based scholarships to Sweetwater County graduates, with emphasis on single-parent households.
• HilcorpminorOthersAnnual $5,000 scholarship for dependents of full-time Hilcorp employees attending university, community college, or trade school.
• Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC)minorOthersRegional community college partner providing scholarship links and pathways for RSHS graduates.
• University of Wyoming (UW)minorOthersState university partner providing scholarship information and educational pathways for RSHS graduates.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cheyenne East High School: Public high school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, also serving grades 9-12 with comparable athletics, CTE, and counseling offerings. Most directly comparable Wyoming public high school peer given similar scale and program structure.
• Natrona County High School: Public high school in Casper, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 with extensive athletics, CTE, and dual-enrollment pathways. Comparable in scale and program breadth to RSHS within the same state context.
• Kelly Walsh High School: Public high school in Casper, Wyoming, also serving grades 9-12 with strong athletics, activities, and CTE offerings. Closest twin to RSHS given district-level scale and program mix.
• Laramie High School: Public high school in Laramie, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 with similar comprehensive academic, athletic, and CTE programming. Directly comparable Wyoming public high school peer.
• Jackson Hole High School: Public high school serving grades 9-12 in Jackson, Wyoming, with comparable comprehensive programming. Relevant peer because it serves a similar Wyoming district footprint with academic and CTE offerings of similar depth.
• Black Butte High School: Alternative public high school within the same Sweetwater County School District #1, serving grades 9-12 with a smaller-scale, alternative-education model. Most directly comparable sister school in the same district.

Others

• Rock Springs Junior High: Feeder junior high school within Sweetwater County School District #1 serving grades 7-8. Comparable as the immediate upstream pipeline for RSHS enrollment rather than a competing high school.
• Western Wyoming Community College: Regional two-year public college in Rock Springs providing direct dual-enrollment and scholarship pathways for RSHS graduates. Comparable as the closest postsecondary continuation partner within the same geographic market.
• Finalsite: K-12 website and communications platform provider powering the RSHS website, newsletter, and online presence. Comparable as the enabling technology ecosystem participant underpinning the school's digital communications and family engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Sweetwater County School District #1: Parent government entity that governs RSHS and 13 other schools across the district. Comparable as the broader public-education incumbent that sets funding, policy, and strategic direction for RSHS operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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