Serving 198 students in grades 7-12, Sundance Secondary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sundance Secondary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Sundance, WY, encompassing an area of approximately 2,865 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 53.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sundance Secondary School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Rankings
Sundance Secondary School 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 Sundance Secondary School is 0.13, 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
#94 out of 303 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
93%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sundance Secondary School's ranking?
Sundance Secondary School is ranked #94 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sundance Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Sundance Secondary School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Sundance Secondary School?
198 students attend Sundance Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sundance Secondary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sundance Secondary School?
Sundance Secondary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sundance Secondary School offer ?
Sundance Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sundance Secondary School part of?
Sundance Secondary School is part of Crook County School District #1.
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