Our public schools are the heart of the community and only the very talented and student-oriented teachers, administrators and staff are employed. They are all committed to making the entire District the best that it can be, and look forward to working with both the parents and students who enter their doors.
Sweetwater County School District 1 Sweetwater County School District #1 is located in the Southwestern Corner of Wyoming and serves the communities of Rock Springs, Farson-Eden and Wamsutter.
3550 Foothill Boulevard Rock Springs, WY 82901 Phone: 307.352.3400 www.sweetwater1.org
The District operates:
6 – K-4 Elementary buildings located within Rock Springs
1 – 5-6 Elementary building located within Rock Springs
1 – 7-8 Junior High building located within Rock Springs
1 – 9-12 High School building located within Rock Springs
1 – 9-12 Alternative High School building located within Rock Springs
1 – K-8 Elementary/Middle School building/campus located in Wamsutter
1 – K-12 Elementary/Middle School/High School building/campus located in Farson-Eden?
Facts about School District 1 District:
Current 08-09 Enrollment – 4,950 students
57% of our students are in our Elementary programs (K-6)
16% of our students are in our Junior High programs (7-8)
28% of our students are in our High School programs (9-12)
51% of our students are Male
49% of our students are Female?
Sweetwater County School District 2 The District comprises an area of 5,250 square miles and is located in Green River, which has a population of approximately 14,000. The District encompasses schools in Green River and the outlining communities of Granger and McKinnon.
320 Monroe Ave, Green River, WY 82935 307-872-5500 www.sw2.k12.wy.us/dist/ The District operates:
Elementary schools in Green River (grades K-4)
Harrison Elementary
Jackson Elementary
Truman Elementary
Washington Elementary
Monroe Intermediate School (grades 5-6)
Lincoln Middle School (grades 7-8)
Green River High School (grades 9-12)
Expedition Academy Alternative High School (grades 10-12)
Three rural schools (Granger, McKinnon and Thoman Ranch)
Facts about School District 2 (as of the end of the 2008-2009 school year)
The total enrollment was 2,613
Teacher to pupil ratio of 24/1
The expenditure per pupil is $10,300
Western Wyoming Community College Western Wyoming Community College is located in Rock Springs with a satellite campus in Green River. The college makes every effort to be responsive to training and retaining the needs of local industry and businesses. A business requesting training has the option of training taking place on the college campus or on the work site.
WWCC offers certificates and 2-year degrees in many occupational programs for business and industry. WWCC awards degrees in: Associate of Arts, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Nursing, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Certificates. Not sure what you want to do? WWCC can help get you started with general education classes and help from a Career Counselor.
WWCC is committed to providing high quality learning opportunities, in and out of the classroom, for all our students and visitors.
WWCC Stats (Fall 2009)
4,121 Total students
86% Students are from Wyoming
1.5% International students from 21 countries
12-1/2% out-of-state students, mainly from Utah, Idaho and Colorado
About 400 student residence
On campus housing is available including the newest addition, Aspen Mountain Residence Hall, which is scheduled to open Fall 2010. Aspen Mountain Residence Hall offering an additional 126 beds, bringing the total college residence capacity to roughly 550 and 7 total residence Halls.
2500 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 307-382-1600 www.wwcc.cc.wy.us
MORE info: 307.212.6333 1575 Dewar Drive, Suite 220 Rock Springs, WY 82901
