- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Casper, WY
Natrona County High School
Federal NCES profile for Natrona County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560451000231
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natrona County High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Natrona County High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natrona County High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Natrona County High School held near 1,727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 117.9 → 114.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-67 students YoY 560451000231 · Casper, WY High · MID · TRAD
1,703 enr · 14.6:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Natrona County High School held near 1,727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 117.9 → 114.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Natrona County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelly Walsh Hi
Kelly Walsh High School
2,002 students
- This school
Natrona County High School
1,703 students
- C Y Middle Sch 766
C Y Middle School
766 students
- Centennial Mid 755
Centennial Middle School
755 students
- Dean Morgan Mi 613
Dean Morgan Middle School
613 students
- Casper Classic 516
Casper Classical Academy
516 students
What this shows Natrona County High School reports 1,703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natrona County High School compares
Natrona County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 19% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,703 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,703
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 86% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,870
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Natrona County High School is about as mixed as the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natrona County School District #1 reports $16,870 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natrona County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casper Classical Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natrona County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natrona County High School
How many students attend Natrona County High School?
Natrona County High School has 1,703 students enrolled. It is a high school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 1,794 (2022-23) → 1,727 (2023-24), nearly flat (-67).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natrona County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natrona County High School is 14.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natrona County High School?
22.1% of students at Natrona County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natrona County High School?
The largest demographic group at Natrona County High School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natrona County High School?
Natrona County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Natrona County High School rank among high schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Natrona County High School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Natrona County School District #1?
Besides Natrona County High School, Natrona County School District #1 also operates Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 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.