Kelly Walsh High School is a public secondary institution located in Casper, Wyoming, United States. It is in Natrona County School District No. 1. The school mascot is the Trojan. The current principal is Mike Britt.
Serving 2,073 students in grades 9-12, Kelly Walsh 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 43% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,073 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 30% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kelly Walsh High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Kelly Walsh High School's student population of 2,073 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,073 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
It's not the bricks and concrete that make Kelly Walsh great. It's the people that show up here every day.
School Rankings
Kelly Walsh 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 Kelly Walsh High School is 0.36, 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
#157 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Troy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Walsh High School's ranking?
Kelly Walsh High School is ranked #157 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Kelly Walsh High School often compared to?
Kelly Walsh High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Natrona County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kelly Walsh High School?
The graduation rate of Kelly Walsh High School is 85%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Kelly Walsh High School?
2,073 students attend Kelly Walsh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kelly Walsh High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Walsh High School?
Kelly Walsh High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kelly Walsh High School offer ?
Kelly Walsh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelly Walsh High School part of?
Kelly Walsh High School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
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