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Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Summary:

Guernsey-Sunrise High School is a small public high school in Guernsey, Wyoming, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 57. The school is part of the Platte County School District #2, which is ranked 39 out of 42 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Guernsey-Sunrise High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wyoming high schools, between 69-70 out of 80 schools, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. In contrast, the nearby Wheatland High School, which is part of the Platte County School District #1, has a higher ranking (23 out of 80 schools) and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting significantly better performance. The school's female students, White students, and low socioeconomic status students all perform below average compared to their peers in the state.

Guernsey-Sunrise High School's proficiency rates in WY-TOPP assessments for 10th and 9th grade students are significantly lower than the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's ACT performance data is not available, but the low proficiency rates in the WY-TOPP assessments suggest that the school's students may also struggle on the ACT exams. Despite the school's relatively low performance, it has a high per-student spending of $44,264 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.2, suggesting that the school may have the resources and capacity to implement targeted interventions and support programs to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 555 South Wyoming Avenue
       Guernsey, WY  82214

(307) 836-2745

District: Platte County School District #2

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 80 Wyoming High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $44,264 Help


Feeder schools for Guernsey-Sunrise High School:

Elementary:    Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary
Middle:    Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  66

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Hispanic:
10.6%
Two or more races:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.5% Help


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Compare Details Guernsey-Sunrise High School ranks worse than 86.3% of high schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guernsey-Sunrise High School is 8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guernsey-Sunrise High School is $44,264.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Guernsey-Sunrise High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Guernsey-Sunrise High School 69th of 80 Wyoming public high schools. (See Guernsey-Sunrise High School in the ranking list.)

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Platte County School District #2:

SchoolDigger ranks Platte County School District #2 39th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Guernsey-Sunrise High School

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Rank History for all students at Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.38 13th 62 79.0%
2005 83.18 10th 66 84.8%
2006 83.07 8th 62 87.1%
2007 60.49 28th 67 58.2%
2008 24.02 58th 66 12.1%
2009 65.34 25th 71 64.8%
2010 31.53 55th 69 20.3%
2011 29.26 54th 69 21.7%
2012 41.84 47th 71 33.8%
2013 17.54 61st 80 23.8%
2014 40.17 41st 78 47.4%
2016 47.20 48th 79 39.2%
2017 44.11 54th 79 31.6%
2018 27.20 59th 73 19.2%
2019 43.30 45th 77 41.6%
2021 15.83 70th 81 13.6%
2022 17.93 69th 80 13.8%
2023 12.10 70th 80 12.5%
2024 11.24 69th 80 13.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.32 22nd 52 57.7%
2019 40.92 36th 55 34.5%
2022 32.07 41st 52 21.2%
2024 15.37 52nd 60 13.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.75 56th 60 6.7%
2019 51.50 30th 62 51.6%
2022 16.63 56th 62 9.7%
2023 49.63 38th 64 40.6%
2024 41.10 39th 63 38.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.81 27th 62 56.5%
2019 20.07 54th 61 11.5%
2021 37.51 45th 61 26.2%
2022 23.03 54th 66 18.2%
2023 18.11 56th 64 12.5%
2024 7.07 58th 62 6.5%
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Rank History for White students at Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.38 48th 53 9.4%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Guernsey-Sunrise High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 97 97
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 102 102
1991 90 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1992 92 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1993 91 1 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1994 86 0 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1995 75 1 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1996 75 1 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1997 66 1 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1998 68 1 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 86
1999 75 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 88
2000 89 0 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2001 75 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 87
2002 68 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2003 68 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2004 75 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2005 70 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2006 70 0 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 81
2007 84 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 96
2008 86 0 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 96
2009 83 1 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 95
2010 67 1 2 11 2 0 0 0 83
2011 67 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 77
2012 50 1 2 14 0 0 0 0 67
2013 51 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 69
2014 48 0 1 20 0 0 0 0 69
2015 51 0 1 15 0 0 2 0 69
2016 56 0 1 12 0 0 1 0 70
2017 55 1 1 9 0 0 3 0 69
2018 56 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 65
2019 61 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 69
2020 55 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 63
2021 56 1 0 6 0 1 0 0 64
2022 60 2 0 6 0 1 1 0 70
2023 51 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 57
2024 58 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Guernsey-Sunrise High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 97 n/a n/a n/a
1990 102 9.0 11.3 n/a
1991 103 10.0 10.3 16.5
1992 103 8.5 12.1 22.3
1993 108 11.1 9.7 21.3
1994 104 11.0 9.5 20.2
1995 96 11.4 8.4 15.6
1996 96 11.4 8.4 15.6
1997 82 10.5 7.8 12.2
1998 86 10.2 8.4 16.3
1999 88 10.8 8.1 27.3
2000 102 10.9 9.4 23.5
2001 87 11.5 7.6 26.4
2002 77 11.0 7.0 26
2003 77 11.0 7.0 26
2004 86 10.8 8.0 24.4
2005 80 10.7 7.5 30
2006 81 11.1 7.3 27.2
2007 96 12.7 7.6 31.3
2008 96 13.1 7.3 28.1
2009 95 12.1 7.8 33.7
2010 83 13.6 6.8 38.6
2011 77 n/a n/a 36.4
2012 67 11.0 6.0 38.8
2013 69 n/a n/a 44.9
2014 69 11.6 5.9 40.6
2015 69 11.0 6.2 29
2016 70 10.0 7.0 35.7
2017 69 11.0 6.2 27.5
2018 65 10.1 6.4 40
2019 69 10.2 6.7 46.4
2020 63 8.3 7.5 33.3
2021 64 9.0 7.0 42.2
2022 70 8.2 8.4 44.3
2023 57 7.8 7.2 47.4
2024 66 8.2 8.0 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Guernsey-Sunrise High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 97 n/a n/a n/a
1990 102 9.0 11.3 n/a
1991 103 10.0 10.3 16.5
1992 103 8.5 12.1 22.3
1993 108 11.1 9.7 21.3
1994 104 11.0 9.5 20.2
1995 96 11.4 8.4 15.6
1996 96 11.4 8.4 15.6
1997 82 10.5 7.8 12.2
1998 86 10.2 8.4 16.3
1999 88 10.8 8.1 27.3
2000 102 10.9 9.4 23.5
2001 87 11.5 7.6 26.4
2002 77 11.0 7.0 26
2003 77 11.0 7.0 26
2004 86 10.8 8.0 24.4
2005 80 10.7 7.5 30
2006 81 11.1 7.3 27.2
2007 96 12.7 7.6 31.3
2008 96 13.1 7.3 28.1
2009 95 12.1 7.8 33.7
2010 83 13.6 6.8 38.6
2011 77 n/a n/a 36.4
2012 67 11.0 6.0 38.8
2013 69 n/a n/a 44.9
2014 69 11.6 5.9 40.6
2015 69 11.0 6.2 29
2016 70 10.0 7.0 35.7
2017 69 11.0 6.2 27.5
2018 65 10.1 6.4 40
2019 69 10.2 6.7 46.4
2020 63 8.3 7.5 33.3
2021 64 9.0 7.0 42.2
2022 70 8.2 8.4 44.3
2023 57 7.8 7.2 47.4
2024 66 8.2 8.0 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Guernsey-Sunrise High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $910 (3.2%) $27,169 (96.8%) $28,079
2020 $1,490 (5.3%) $26,598 (94.7%) $28,087
2021 $2,882 (9.6%) $27,247 (90.4%) $30,130
2022 $3,837 (12.4%) $27,067 (87.6%) $30,905
2023 $9,883 (22.3%) $34,381 (77.7%) $44,264

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Guernsey-Sunrise High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 77 High schoolsRanks 70th of 80 High schools
 29.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Guernsey-Sunrise High School)4547.1
 2.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County School District #2)4547.1
 2.1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.752.6
 0.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Guernsey-Sunrise High School)4017.7
 22.3%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Platte County School District #2)4017.7
 22.3%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)40.441
 0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Guernsey-Sunrise High School)45.527.8
 17.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County School District #2)45.527.8
 17.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)52.853.7
 0.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Guernsey-Sunrise High School)45.511.1
 34.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Platte County School District #2)45.511.1
 34.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)45.243.7
 1.5%
10th Grade Science (Guernsey-Sunrise High School)54.627.8
 26.8%
   10th Grade Science (Platte County School District #2)54.627.8
 26.8%
   10th Grade Science (Wyoming)48.346.6
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6957
 17.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic85
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White6151
 16.4%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.4%47.4%
 1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Guernsey-Sunrise High School ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Wyoming high schools.

Students at Guernsey-Sunrise High School are 88% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 66 students attended Guernsey-Sunrise High School.

Guernsey-Sunrise High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary
Middle : Guernsey-Sunrise Junior High


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