Enrollment
2,002
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Casper, WY
Kelly Walsh High School
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Walsh High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560451000229
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Walsh High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly Walsh High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Walsh High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
129.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kelly Walsh High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kelly Walsh High School
Kelly Walsh High School is a large high school in Casper, Wyoming, enrolling 2,002 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Wyoming schools and 36% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,002 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 400 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Natrona County School District #1 spends $16,139 per pupil, 28% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Casper's high schools, it stands alongside Natrona County High School (1,703 students): Kelly Walsh High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.6:1).
Natrona County School District #1 also operates Natrona County High School (1,703 students) and C Y Middle School (766 students) alongside Kelly Walsh High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kelly Walsh High School compares
Kelly Walsh High School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 24% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,002 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,002
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Kelly Walsh High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natrona County School District #1, which includes Kelly Walsh High School.
$16,139
Per student
-28%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 64.3%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kelly Walsh High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natrona County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C Y Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casper Classical Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly Walsh High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Casper
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,002 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kelly Walsh High School
How many students attend Kelly Walsh High School?
Kelly Walsh High School has 2,002 students enrolled. It is a high school in Casper, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Walsh High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Walsh High School is 15.5:1, which is 36% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelly Walsh High School?
20.7% of students at Kelly Walsh High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Walsh High School?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Walsh High School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Walsh High School?
Kelly Walsh High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kelly Walsh High School rank among high schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Walsh High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Casper, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Casper on the city page.
Is Kelly Walsh High School a good school?
Kelly Walsh High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Natrona County School District #1?
Besides Kelly Walsh High School, Natrona County School District #1 also operates Natrona County High School (1,703 students), C Y Middle School (766 students), and Centennial Middle School (755 students). See the Natrona County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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