- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newcastle, WY
Newcastle High School
Federal NCES profile for Newcastle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560483000263
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcastle High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Newcastle · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcastle High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Newcastle, WY.
School address
District: Weston County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560483000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Newcastle High School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 560483000263 · Newcastle, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 13.1:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Newcastle Middle School (189 students)
Newcastle High School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Newcastle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newcastle High School
236 students
- Newcastle Midd
Newcastle Middle School
189 students
- Newcastle Elem
Newcastle Elementary K-2
163 students
- Newcastle Elem
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
157 students
What this shows Newcastle High School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newcastle High School compares
Newcastle 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 51% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 74% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Newcastle High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Weston County School District #1 reports $21,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newcastle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newcastle Elementary K-2 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newcastle Elementary 3-5 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcastle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle High School
How many students attend Newcastle High School?
Newcastle High School has 236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newcastle, WY. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle High School is 13.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newcastle High School?
13.4% of students at Newcastle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcastle High School?
The largest demographic group at Newcastle High School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Newcastle, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcastle High School?
Newcastle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newcastle High School rank among public schools in Newcastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Newcastle, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weston County School District #1?
Besides Newcastle High School, Weston County School District #1 also operates Newcastle Middle School (189 students), Newcastle Elementary K-2 (163 students), and Newcastle Elementary 3-5 (157 students). See the Weston County School District #1 district page for the complete list.