Casper Classical Academy is a public middle school in Casper, Wyoming. The school is part of the Natrona County School District. CCA offers a classical education in a small school setting, with the current principal Being Matt Teterud.
Serving 516 students in grades 6-9, Casper Classical Academy ranks in the top 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 48% (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 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Casper Classical Academy's student population of 516 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Everything We Do
School Rankings
Casper Classical Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Casper Classical Academy is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 303 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
22%
16%
Black
1%
1%
White
68%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casper Classical Academy's ranking?
Casper Classical Academy is ranked #138 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Casper Classical Academy often compared to?
Casper Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Middle School, C Y Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% 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).
How many students attend Casper Classical Academy?
516 students attend Casper Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Casper Classical Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Casper Classical Academy?
Casper Classical Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Casper Classical Academy offer ?
Casper Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Casper Classical Academy part of?
Casper Classical Academy is part of Natrona County School District #1.
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