Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Guernsey-sunrise 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Guernsey-Sunrise High School's attendance zone covers the entire Guernsey school district, encompassing approximately 313 square miles in Guernsey, WY. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 24.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guernsey-sunrise High School's student population of 59 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Guernsey-sunrise 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 Guernsey-sunrise High School is 0.39, which is less 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
#281 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guernsey-sunrise High School's ranking?
Guernsey-sunrise High School is ranked #281 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Guernsey-sunrise High School?
The graduation rate of Guernsey-sunrise High School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Guernsey-sunrise High School?
59 students attend Guernsey-sunrise High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Guernsey-sunrise High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guernsey-sunrise High School?
Guernsey-sunrise High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guernsey-sunrise High School offer ?
Guernsey-sunrise High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guernsey-sunrise High School part of?
Guernsey-sunrise High School is part of Platte County School District #2.
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