Enrollment
236
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560483000263
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Newcastle · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newcastle High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newcastle High School
Newcastle High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Newcastle, Wyoming, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.4% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Wyoming average.
With 236 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Weston County School District #1 also operates Newcastle Middle School (189 students) and Newcastle Elementary K-2 (163 students) alongside Newcastle 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 Newcastle High School compares
Newcastle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weston County School District #1, which includes Newcastle High School.
$19,122
Per student
-14%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 16.7%
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 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
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Newcastle on the city page.
Is Newcastle High School a good school?
Newcastle High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wyoming schools. 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 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.
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