Natrona County High School is a public secondary school located in Casper, Wyoming, United States. It serves Natrona County School District #1, which encompasses all of Natrona County, Wyoming.
Serving 1,727 students in grades 9-12, Natrona County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Natrona County High School's student population of 1,727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Year Founded
1896
Colors
White, Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Natrona County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Natrona County High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natrona County High School's ranking?
Natrona County High School is ranked #243 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Natrona County High School often compared to?
Natrona County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelly Walsh High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Natrona County High School?
The graduation rate of Natrona County High School is 83%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Natrona County High School?
1,727 students attend Natrona County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Natrona County High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Natrona County High School?
Natrona County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Natrona County High School offer ?
Natrona County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Natrona County High School part of?
Natrona County High School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
School Reviews
1 3/12/2021
That last review is a lie!!! Most of the teachers and administration are rude and incompetent. They treated me and my son like we are criminals. They play favorites with the students, if you are not a all star athlete or from a well none family born and bread here them they treat you like trash.
1 8/20/2019
The horrible worst school I've ever let my students go to the teacher are very disrespectful and don't care about the kids strongly recommended you pick somewhere else!!!!
5 12/7/2015
I love Natrona County. I came to this school hating school and never wanted to graduate, but now I want to graduate. Their teachers are absolutely amazing. They put in an effort to care about every student.
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