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#127 of 301 schools in WY

Top 42% in state

Guernsey-sunrise High School

High School · Platte County School District #2 · Guernsey, WY

A Platte County School District #2 high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 189, Guernsey, WY 82214

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
District spending per student$38,915
Chronic Absenteeism36.4%

Students at Guernsey-sunrise High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
45%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Guernsey-sunrise High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low81/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,291

Median home value

$215,900

Median rent

$963/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

80%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Platte County School District #2

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$38,915NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Guernsey-sunrise High School is listed in Platte County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Guernsey-sunrise High School

Guernsey-sunrise High School is a public high school in Guernsey, WY, part of Platte County School District #2, serving approximately 66 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Guernsey-sunrise High School

What grades does Guernsey-sunrise High School serve?

Guernsey-sunrise High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Guernsey-sunrise High School?

Guernsey-sunrise High School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Guernsey-sunrise High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Guernsey-sunrise High School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Guernsey-sunrise High School rank in WY?

Guernsey-sunrise High School ranks #127 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Guernsey-sunrise High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Guernsey-sunrise High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Guernsey-sunrise High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Guernsey-sunrise High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Guernsey-sunrise High School a charter school?

No, Guernsey-sunrise High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Guernsey-sunrise High School a Title I school?

No, Guernsey-sunrise High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Guernsey-sunrise High School?

45.5% of students at Guernsey-sunrise High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
66
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Platte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.4%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 82214)
908
Area median age
50.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 82214; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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