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Natrona County High School

930 South Elm, Casper, WY, 82601

About Natrona County High School

Natrona County High School is one of the best schools in Casper. It is one of four public high schools in Natrona County School District #1. There are about 1,600 students in grades 9 through 12, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 14:1. This makes for a fun place to learn. The school is known for having one of the best International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in the world, with a 13% participation rate. According to the demographics, 20% of the students are minorities, and 34% of the students are economically disadvantaged. Academic performance is steady, with 54% of students doing well in Reading and 34% in Math. The school is in a historic building that is a landmark in the community. It benefits from Casper's stable median home prices and strong local pride. Natrona County High School is still one of the best schools because it offers the International Baccalaureate program and is dedicated to helping students do well in school and have a wide range of extracurricular activities, and it is one of the best high school in Wyoming.

Natrona County High School Contact Information

Address

930 South Elm, Casper, WY, 82601

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Phone

(307) 253-1700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 54% in Reading.
114
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1727
Total Students
$59780
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 113 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Natrona County High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM – 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 79.97%
Asian 0.41%
Hispanic 13.49%
Black 1.39%
Two+ Races 3.65%
Native Am. 0.87%
White
79.97%
Asian
0.41%
Hispanic
13.49%
Black
1.39%
Two+ Races
3.65%
Native Am.
0.87%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1727
45.86%
792 Female
54.14%
935 Male

Student Population

1727 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

345 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, students in the welding program at Natrona County High School showed off their skills at the Steel Days competition at Laramie County Community College. They were praised for their accuracy and craftsmanship. The school is also celebrating the NCHS Thespian Troupe's success. They won several awards at a state-level performance competition this February. The district has also confirmed that the high school experience for the 2025–2026 school year will include a lot of different student leadership through its many student-led organizations.

FAQ

Q1. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q2. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Natrona County High School?

Ans. Natrona County High School has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Q3. How does Natrona County High School encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

Q4. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Natrona County High School has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q5. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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