Casper Classical Academy
Casper Classical Academy serves 353 students in grades 6-9.
Casper Classical Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 22% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Casper Classical Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Casper Classical Academy's student population of 353 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-9 |
| Total Students | 353 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Casper Classical Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 318 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Casper Classical Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #39 out of 318 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 4% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 14% |
| Black | 2% | 1% |
| White | 81% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.38 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Natrona County School District #1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Casper Classical Academy is Wyoming Behavioral Institute (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Frontier Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Casper Frontier Middle School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 172 students10
0.0 miles
900 South Beverly
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-2300 0 6-8 172 - Casper Wyoming Behavioral Institute Alternative School Grades: K-12 | 31 students
0.5 miles
2521 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(800) 457-9312 0.5 K-12 31 - Casper Pineview Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 273 students10
0.6 miles
639 Payne Avenue
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-6000 0.6 PK-6 273 - Casper Willard Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 265 students10
0.7 miles
129 North Elk Street
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 253-6300 0.7 PK-5 265 - Casper Manor Heights Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 315 students10
0.8 miles
3201 East 15th Street
Casper, WY 82609
(307) 253-1800 0.8 K-6 315
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