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#210 of 301 schools in WY
Natrona County High School
High School · Natrona County School District #1 · Casper, WY
A Natrona County School District #1 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
930 South Elm, Casper, WY 82601
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 80.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Natrona County High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Natrona County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,409/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Casper), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,526
Median home value
$244,200
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hope Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Wyoming Behavioral InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–11 | 1.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Kelly Walsh High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 2,073 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Natrona County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #7 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Natrona County High School is listed in Natrona County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Natrona County High School
Natrona County High School is a public high school in Casper, WY, part of Natrona County School District #1, serving approximately 1,727 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Natrona County High School
What grades does Natrona County High School serve?
Natrona County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Natrona County High School?
Natrona County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natrona County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natrona County High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Natrona County High School rank in WY?
Natrona County High School ranks #210 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Natrona County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Natrona County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Natrona County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Natrona County High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Natrona County High School a charter school?
No, Natrona County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Natrona County High School a Title I school?
No, Natrona County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natrona County High School?
33.7% of students at Natrona County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Natrona County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.1%
- Phone
- (307) 253-1700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80.0%
- Area population (ZIP 82601)
- 26,945
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 82601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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