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Newcastle High School

Summary:

Newcastle High School is a public high school serving 224 students in grades 9-12 in Newcastle, Wyoming. The school is part of the Weston County School District #1, which is ranked 16 out of 42 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Newcastle High School has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $18,093 in 2019-2020 to $29,306 in 2022-2023, its academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined from a high of 14th out of 73 Wyoming high schools in 2017-2018 to its current ranking of 52nd out of 80 high schools in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom half of high schools in the state. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in WY-TOPP assessments for 10th and 9th grade students have generally been lower than the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics.

Further analysis reveals disparities in student group performance, with male students and white students outperforming their female and non-white peers. Special education students and low socioeconomic status students have also shown mixed performance, with rankings ranging from 7th to 31st out of 27-60 Wyoming high schools. These findings suggest that Newcastle High School may need to focus on addressing equity issues and providing targeted support and resources for all student populations to improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 111 Casper Avenue
       Newcastle, WY  82701

(307) 746-2713

District: Weston County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,306 Help


Feeder schools for Newcastle High School:

Elementary:    Newcastle Elementary 3-5
    Newcastle Elementary K-2
Middle:    Newcastle Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  222

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Two or more races:
1.8%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.5% Help


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Compare Details Newcastle High School ranks worse than 65% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), two or more races (1.8%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newcastle High School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newcastle High School is $29,306.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newcastle High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newcastle High School 52nd of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Newcastle High School in the ranking list.)

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Weston County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Weston County School District #1 16th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newcastle High School

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Rank History for all students at Newcastle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.63 25th 62 59.7%
2005 53.41 33rd 66 50.0%
2006 58.98 27th 62 56.5%
2007 63.06 26th 67 61.2%
2008 79.21 11th 66 83.3%
2009 50.92 40th 71 43.7%
2010 51.16 36th 69 47.8%
2011 54.09 34th 69 50.7%
2012 29.23 57th 71 19.7%
2013 54.54 40th 80 50.0%
2014 39.59 42nd 78 46.2%
2016 54.28 42nd 79 46.8%
2017 54.96 42nd 79 46.8%
2018 68.85 14th 73 80.8%
2019 48.10 40th 77 48.1%
2021 47.79 44th 81 45.7%
2022 37.26 52nd 80 35.0%
2023 45.01 47th 80 41.3%
2024 42.31 52nd 80 35.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Newcastle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.92 7th 27 74.1%
2019 61.30 10th 28 64.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newcastle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.88 19th 52 63.5%
2019 45.89 30th 55 45.5%
2021 35.55 37th 52 28.8%
2022 75.21 8th 52 84.6%
2023 62.20 22nd 61 63.9%
2024 47.78 31st 60 48.3%
See the entire list of Best Wyoming High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Newcastle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.06 18th 60 70.0%
2019 52.20 29th 62 53.2%
2021 41.39 45th 63 28.6%
2022 33.33 47th 62 24.2%
2023 25.40 54th 64 15.6%
2024 19.42 54th 63 14.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Newcastle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.60 14th 62 77.4%
2019 41.17 39th 61 36.1%
2021 50.25 27th 61 55.7%
2022 40.41 40th 66 39.4%
2023 59.92 20th 64 68.8%
2024 61.81 21st 62 66.1%
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Rank History for White students at Newcastle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.74 15th 51 70.6%
2019 53.29 25th 51 51.0%
2024 34.27 38th 54 29.6%
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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 Newcastle 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 301 301
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 294 294
1991 282 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 287
1992 289 1 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 314 1 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 321
1994 325 1 3 1 4 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 341 0 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 350
1996 341 0 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 350
1997 342 1 3 1 7 n/a n/a 0 354
1998 369 1 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 352 1 1 2 12 n/a n/a 0 368
2000 360 2 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 367
2001 340 0 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 347
2002 294 0 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2003 294 0 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2004 284 1 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 282 1 1 9 5 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 260 0 1 8 4 n/a n/a 0 273
2007 268 1 2 11 6 n/a n/a 0 288
2008 234 1 2 10 3 n/a n/a 0 250
2009 244 1 2 14 3 n/a n/a 0 264
2010 242 0 0 11 0 0 8 0 261
2011 216 0 1 14 3 0 4 0 238
2012 218 0 1 17 9 0 3 0 248
2013 221 0 0 13 13 0 3 0 250
2014 225 0 0 13 11 0 4 0 253
2015 217 1 2 11 7 0 4 0 242
2016 215 0 1 10 3 0 3 0 232
2017 198 1 2 6 3 0 3 0 213
2018 189 1 4 4 3 0 6 0 207
2019 221 1 5 2 3 0 10 0 242
2020 218 1 5 3 3 0 7 0 237
2021 228 0 4 3 3 0 8 0 246
2022 220 0 2 2 4 0 9 0 237
2023 211 1 2 3 2 0 5 0 224
2024 211 2 2 1 2 0 4 0 222

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 Newcastle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 301 n/a n/a n/a
1990 294 37.0 7.9 n/a
1991 287 30.0 9.5 11.1
1992 295 26.8 11.0 12.2
1993 321 30.0 10.7 8.7
1994 334 30.0 11.1 14.4
1995 350 31.0 11.3 6.3
1996 350 31.0 11.3 6.3
1997 354 31.0 11.4 9.3
1998 379 29.0 13.1 7.4
1999 368 29.1 12.6 14.1
2000 367 29.1 12.6 15.3
2001 347 29.1 11.9 19.3
2002 303 25.6 11.8 15.2
2003 303 25.6 11.8 15.2
2004 293 24.6 11.9 15.7
2005 298 23.4 12.7 24.8
2006 273 21.6 12.6 20.1
2007 288 23.5 12.3 15.3
2008 250 24.0 10.4 16
2009 264 24.5 10.8 20.5
2010 261 23.9 10.6 23
2011 238 n/a n/a 28.2
2012 248 25.3 9.7 22.6
2013 250 n/a n/a 33.6
2014 253 24.6 10.2 27.7
2015 242 24.0 10.0 23.6
2016 232 23.0 10.0 22.8
2017 213 21.4 9.9 24.4
2018 207 21.4 9.6 22.7
2019 242 21.1 11.4 19.4
2020 237 21.4 11.0 18.1
2021 246 21.5 11.4 19.1
2022 237 20.8 11.3 9.3
2023 224 18.2 12.3 20.1
2024 222 19.6 11.3 18.5

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 Newcastle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 301 n/a n/a n/a
1990 294 37.0 7.9 n/a
1991 287 30.0 9.5 11.1
1992 295 26.8 11.0 12.2
1993 321 30.0 10.7 8.7
1994 334 30.0 11.1 14.4
1995 350 31.0 11.3 6.3
1996 350 31.0 11.3 6.3
1997 354 31.0 11.4 9.3
1998 379 29.0 13.1 7.4
1999 368 29.1 12.6 14.1
2000 367 29.1 12.6 15.3
2001 347 29.1 11.9 19.3
2002 303 25.6 11.8 15.2
2003 303 25.6 11.8 15.2
2004 293 24.6 11.9 15.7
2005 298 23.4 12.7 24.8
2006 273 21.6 12.6 20.1
2007 288 23.5 12.3 15.3
2008 250 24.0 10.4 16
2009 264 24.5 10.8 20.5
2010 261 23.9 10.6 23
2011 238 n/a n/a 28.2
2012 248 25.3 9.7 22.6
2013 250 n/a n/a 33.6
2014 253 24.6 10.2 27.7
2015 242 24.0 10.0 23.6
2016 232 23.0 10.0 22.8
2017 213 21.4 9.9 24.4
2018 207 21.4 9.6 22.7
2019 242 21.1 11.4 19.4
2020 237 21.4 11.0 18.1
2021 246 21.5 11.4 19.1
2022 237 20.8 11.3 9.3
2023 224 18.2 12.3 20.1
2024 222 19.6 11.3 18.5

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 Newcastle High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $828 (4.6%) $17,214 (95.4%) $18,042
2020 $1,077 (6.0%) $17,016 (94.0%) $18,093
2021 $2,271 (11.7%) $17,182 (88.3%) $19,452
2022 $2,946 (14.2%) $17,785 (85.8%) $20,731
2023 $9,260 (31.6%) $20,047 (68.4%) $29,306

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Newcastle High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 77 High schoolsRanks 47th of 80 High schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Newcastle High School)64.945.8
 19.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Weston County School District #1)64.945.8
 19.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.752.6
 0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Newcastle High School)29.932.2
 2.3%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Weston County School District #1)29.932.2
 2.3%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)40.441
 0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Newcastle High School)52.664.2
 11.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Weston County School District #1)52.664.2
 11.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.853.7
 0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Newcastle High School)42.143.4
 1.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Weston County School District #1)42.143.4
 1.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)45.243.7
 1.5%
10th Grade Science (Newcastle High School)50.947.2
 3.7%
   10th Grade Science (Weston County School District #1)50.947.2
 3.7%
   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 Students242224
 7.4%
African American11
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White221211
 4.5%
Two or More Races105
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.4%20.1%
 0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newcastle High School

Newcastle High School ranks 52nd of 80 Wyoming high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Newcastle High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races.

Newcastle High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Newcastle Elementary 3-5
Elementary : Newcastle Elementary K-2
Middle : Newcastle Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 222 students attended Newcastle High School.


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