Weston County School District #1

The Weston County School District #1 in Wyoming operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Newcastle Elementary K-2 and Newcastle Elementary 3-5), 1 middle school (Newcastle Middle School), and 1 high school (Newcastle High School). The district's schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with several standout institutions.

Newcastle High School is a top-performing school, ranking 22nd out of 83 Wyoming high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 81.6% four-year graduation rate, outpacing the state average, and its students have demonstrated strong proficiency in 10th and 9th grade ELA assessments. Meanwhile, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is another standout, ranking 26th out of 149 Wyoming elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students have consistently outperformed state and district averages in both ELA and Math proficiency.

The district's schools also exhibit other notable characteristics, such as relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Newcastle Elementary K-2 having the lowest ratio at 9.2. However, the district's spending per student varies significantly, with Newcastle Elementary K-2 spending the most at $26,449 per student. Additionally, the elementary schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a need to address socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student performance.