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#103 of 301 schools in WY

Top 34% in state

Newcastle High School

High School · Weston County School District #1 · Newcastle, WY

A Weston County School District #1 high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

111 Casper Avenue, Newcastle, WY 82701

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.72 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$21,301
Chronic Absenteeism50.9%

Students at Newcastle High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

18.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Newcastle 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated965/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newcastle), 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

$88,843

Median home value

$218,400

Median rent

$711/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

89.1%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Weston County School District #1

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$21,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newcastle High School is listed in Weston County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newcastle High School

Newcastle High School is a public high school in Newcastle, WY, part of Weston County School District #1, serving approximately 222 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newcastle High School

What grades does Newcastle High School serve?

Newcastle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Newcastle High School?

Newcastle High School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newcastle High School rank in WY?

Newcastle High School ranks #103 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Newcastle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newcastle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Newcastle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcastle High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Newcastle High School a charter school?

No, Newcastle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Newcastle High School a Title I school?

No, Newcastle High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcastle High School?

18.5% of students at Newcastle 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
222
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Weston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 82701)
5,411
Area median age
40.9
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 82701; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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