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Kelly Walsh High School

Summary:

Kelly Walsh High School is a public high school located in Casper, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,051 students. It is part of the Natrona County School District #1, which is ranked 33 out of 42 school districts in Wyoming and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kelly Walsh High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 17th to 52nd out of 80 Wyoming high schools. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, but its performance in mathematics is relatively weaker. The school's diverse student population includes a significant representation of minority groups, as well as a notable population of English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Compared to the nearby Roosevelt High School and Natrona County High School, Kelly Walsh High School generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates and a higher statewide ranking.

The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students generally performing better than their Hispanic and Native American counterparts. The school's ranking for special education and disabled students is particularly low, indicating a need for improvement in supporting these student populations. The fluctuations in Kelly Walsh High School's statewide ranking suggest that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control, such as changes in the state's education policies or the performance of other schools in Wyoming.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3500 East 12th Street
       Casper, WY  82609

(307) 253-2000

District: Natrona County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,491 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  2,051

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Hispanic:
14.3%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.7% Help


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Compare Details Kelly Walsh High School ranks better than 51.3% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Kelly Walsh High School has the largest high school student body size in the Natrona County School District #1. Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Hispanic (14.3%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Natrona County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kelly Walsh High School is 15.8, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Natrona County School District #1! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kelly Walsh High School is $15,491, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Natrona County School District #1!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kelly Walsh High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kelly Walsh High School 39th of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Kelly Walsh High School in the ranking list.)

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Natrona County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Natrona County School District #1 33rd of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kelly Walsh High School

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Rank History for all students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.09 46th 62 25.8%
2005 75.05 16th 66 75.8%
2006 60.70 26th 62 58.1%
2007 63.08 25th 67 62.7%
2008 66.11 22nd 66 66.7%
2009 69.44 20th 71 71.8%
2010 44.72 46th 69 33.3%
2011 40.24 44th 69 36.2%
2012 47.11 40th 71 43.7%
2013 43.88 48th 80 40.0%
2014 30.31 52nd 78 33.3%
2016 55.76 40th 79 49.4%
2017 61.30 37th 79 53.2%
2018 48.04 37th 73 49.3%
2019 63.50 27th 77 64.9%
2021 61.51 27th 81 66.7%
2022 68.76 17th 80 78.8%
2023 55.52 34th 80 57.5%
2024 53.18 39th 80 51.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.43 7th 9 22.2%
2019 74.73 4th 12 66.7%
2021 59.13 5th 11 54.5%
2022 73.35 3rd 13 76.9%
2023 43.24 8th 15 46.7%
2024 47.05 7th 13 46.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.68 1st 3 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.91 25th 27 7.4%
2019 18.20 26th 28 7.1%
2021 19.77 21st 27 22.2%
2023 15.04 29th 32 9.4%
2024 8.59 33rd 33 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.05 29th 52 44.2%
2019 53.51 22nd 55 60.0%
2021 46.55 29th 52 44.2%
2022 57.03 21st 52 59.6%
2023 42.46 38th 61 37.7%
2024 38.84 39th 60 35.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.72 1st 4 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.19 27th 60 55.0%
2019 64.05 22nd 62 64.5%
2021 61.19 21st 63 66.7%
2022 69.30 13th 62 79.0%
2023 51.84 36th 64 43.8%
2024 49.53 33rd 63 47.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.36 26th 27 3.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.83 3rd 11 72.7%
2019 82.98 1st 10 90.0%
2021 55.33 5th 6 16.7%
2022 69.75 2nd 7 71.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.72 42nd 62 32.3%
2019 60.95 24th 61 60.7%
2021 57.80 21st 61 65.6%
2022 70.03 14th 66 78.8%
2023 54.92 27th 64 57.8%
2024 53.00 31st 62 50.0%
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Rank History for Virtual Education students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.91 9th 12 25.0%
2023 44.90 5th 6 16.7%
2024 35.07 5th 8 37.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.20 5th 6 16.7%
2019 85.15 1st 5 80.0%
2021 54.04 2nd 4 50.0%
2022 58.24 2nd 3 33.3%
2024 71.40 1st 1 0.0%
See the entire list of Best Wyoming High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.26 2nd 4 50.0%
2019 26.46 5th 6 16.7%
2023 15.87 3rd 3 0.0%
2024 52.03 2nd 3 33.3%
See the entire list of Best Wyoming High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.44 27th 28 3.6%
2019 51.74 12th 29 58.6%
2021 56.63 10th 33 69.7%
2022 56.69 13th 31 58.1%
2023 45.36 17th 30 43.3%
2024 40.20 24th 38 36.8%
See the entire list of Best Wyoming High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.01 1st 5 80.0%
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Rank History for White students at Kelly Walsh High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.63 26th 51 49.0%
2019 64.54 20th 51 60.8%
2021 63.52 18th 53 66.0%
2022 72.44 13th 51 74.5%
2023 60.55 17th 47 63.8%
2024 55.94 29th 54 46.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kelly Walsh High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1228 1228
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1188 1188
1991 1038 16 7 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1106
1992 995 9 8 43 4 n/a n/a 0 1059
1993 1052 8 6 49 10 n/a n/a 0 1125
1994 1119 29 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
1995 1178 11 9 34 11 n/a n/a 0 1243
1996 1178 11 9 34 11 n/a n/a 0 1243
1997 1124 17 12 63 25 n/a n/a 0 1241
1998 1210 13 10 56 9 n/a n/a 0 1298
1999 1052 9 10 64 7 n/a n/a 0 1142
2000 1012 12 6 49 3 n/a n/a 0 1082
2001 1030 17 9 52 7 n/a n/a 0 1115
2002 937 15 12 67 13 n/a n/a 0 1044
2003 937 15 12 67 13 n/a n/a 0 1044
2004 1134 22 9 82 19 n/a n/a 0 1266
2005 1183 37 15 89 13 n/a n/a 0 1337
2006 1217 27 12 71 15 n/a n/a 0 1342
2007 1261 29 11 81 20 n/a n/a 0 1402
2008 1250 29 17 93 17 n/a n/a 0 1406
2009 1240 30 13 110 18 n/a n/a 0 1411
2010 1256 32 17 94 16 1 4 0 1420
2011 1292 33 24 96 15 2 4 0 1466
2012 1349 38 30 105 13 0 10 0 1545
2013 1336 38 31 130 14 1 14 0 1564
2014 1380 47 27 164 13 2 17 0 1650
2015 1442 48 23 200 12 3 19 0 1747
2016 1464 56 23 203 16 2 22 0 1786
2017 1487 48 23 190 15 0 27 0 1790
2018 1510 38 20 188 16 3 42 0 1817
2019 1541 38 25 189 24 4 37 0 1858
2020 1566 34 30 209 16 2 37 0 1894
2021 1557 26 36 241 10 4 44 0 1918
2022 1619 22 38 265 16 3 54 0 2017
2023 1624 20 30 293 15 3 66 0 2051

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kelly Walsh High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1228 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1188 86.0 13.8 n/a
1991 1106 76.0 14.5 5.5
1992 1059 72.5 14.6 6.7
1993 1125 76.7 14.7 7.6
1994 1170 78.0 15.0 7.9
1995 1243 77.2 16.1 9.7
1996 1243 77.2 16.1 9.7
1997 1241 72.9 17.0 11.1
1998 1298 71.4 18.2 9.1
1999 1142 74.2 15.4 17.3
2000 1082 76.2 14.2 13.8
2001 1115 71.7 15.6 15.3
2002 1044 65.6 15.9 15.6
2003 1044 65.6 15.9 15.6
2004 1266 75.4 16.8 21
2005 1337 74.8 17.9 18.2
2006 1342 75.8 17.7 18.6
2007 1402 82.7 17.0 17.8
2008 1406 92.4 15.2 19.8
2009 1411 94.4 14.9 18.1
2010 1420 93.6 15.0 23
2011 1466 n/a n/a 24.2
2012 1545 95.9 16.0 31.1
2013 1564 n/a n/a 31.8
2014 1650 109.4 15.0 32.7
2015 1747 113.0 15.4 34.3
2016 1786 112.0 15.9 33.4
2017 1790 116.2 15.4 32
2018 1817 115.9 15.6 30.5
2019 1858 111.0 16.7 30.4
2020 1894 114.6 16.5 27.8
2021 1918 123.2 15.5 29
2022 2017 128.3 15.7 31.1
2023 2051 129.1 15.8 28.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kelly Walsh High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1228 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1188 86.0 13.8 n/a
1991 1106 76.0 14.5 5.5
1992 1059 72.5 14.6 6.7
1993 1125 76.7 14.7 7.6
1994 1170 78.0 15.0 7.9
1995 1243 77.2 16.1 9.7
1996 1243 77.2 16.1 9.7
1997 1241 72.9 17.0 11.1
1998 1298 71.4 18.2 9.1
1999 1142 74.2 15.4 17.3
2000 1082 76.2 14.2 13.8
2001 1115 71.7 15.6 15.3
2002 1044 65.6 15.9 15.6
2003 1044 65.6 15.9 15.6
2004 1266 75.4 16.8 21
2005 1337 74.8 17.9 18.2
2006 1342 75.8 17.7 18.6
2007 1402 82.7 17.0 17.8
2008 1406 92.4 15.2 19.8
2009 1411 94.4 14.9 18.1
2010 1420 93.6 15.0 23
2011 1466 n/a n/a 24.2
2012 1545 95.9 16.0 31.1
2013 1564 n/a n/a 31.8
2014 1650 109.4 15.0 32.7
2015 1747 113.0 15.4 34.3
2016 1786 112.0 15.9 33.4
2017 1790 116.2 15.4 32
2018 1817 115.9 15.6 30.5
2019 1858 111.0 16.7 30.4
2020 1894 114.6 16.5 27.8
2021 1918 123.2 15.5 29
2022 2017 128.3 15.7 31.1
2023 2051 129.1 15.8 28.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kelly Walsh High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $588 (4.5%) $12,471 (95.5%) $13,058
2020 $697 (5.0%) $13,274 (95.0%) $13,971
2021 $1,803 (11.2%) $14,271 (88.8%) $16,074
2022 $1,392 (9.5%) $13,320 (90.5%) $14,712
2023 $1,949 (12.6%) $13,542 (87.4%) $15,491

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kelly Walsh High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 77 High schoolsRanks 34th of 80 High schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Kelly Walsh High School)55.860.2
 4.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)55.255.1
 0.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.752.6
 0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Kelly Walsh High School)45.942.7
 3.2%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)41.838.6
 3.2%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)40.441
 0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kelly Walsh High School)61.258.9
 2.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)59.655.5
 4.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.853.7
 0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kelly Walsh High School)47.243.2
 4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)44.736.4
 8.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)45.243.7
 1.5%
10th Grade Science (Kelly Walsh High School)62.151.9
 10.2%
   10th Grade Science (Natrona County School District #1)58.544.7
 13.8%
   10th Grade Science (Wyoming)48.346.6
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students18582051
 10.4%
African American3820
 47.4%
American Indian2415
 37.5%
Asian2530
 20%
Hispanic189293
 55%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White15411624
 5.4%
Two or More Races3766
 78.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.4%28.7%
 1.7%

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Kelly Walsh High School ranks 39th of 80 Wyoming high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Kelly Walsh High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bar Nunn Elementary
Elementary : Cottonwood Elementary
Elementary : Crest Hill Elementary
Elementary : Evansville Elementary
Elementary : Ft. Caspar Academy
Elementary : Journey Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary : Manor Heights Elementary
Elementary : Oregon Trail Elementary
Elementary : Paradise Valley Elementary
Elementary : Park Elementary
Elementary : Pineview Elementary
Elementary : Poison Spider Elementary
Elementary : Red Creek Elementary
Elementary : Sagewood Elementary
Elementary : Southridge Elementary
Elementary : Summit Elementary School
Elementary : Verda James Elementary
Elementary : Woods Learning Center
Middle : C Y Middle School
Middle : Casper Classical Academy
Middle : Centennial Middle School
Middle : Dean Morgan Middle School

Students at Kelly Walsh High School are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,051 students attended Kelly Walsh High School.


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