Serving 1,794 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 37% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). 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 Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (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 1,794 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Natrona County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 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
#234 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
48%
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
79%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natrona County High School's ranking?
Natrona County High School is ranked #234 out of 309 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% 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 79%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Natrona County High School?
1,794 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
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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