Guernsey-sunrise High School

Guernsey-Sunrise High School is a regular public high school in the small town of Guernsey, Wyoming. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 66 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1 with eight full-time equivalent teachers. The school's setting in a remote rural area provides a close-knit community where everyone knows each other.

While Guernsey-Sunrise High School ranks near the bottom among Wyoming schools, with a MySchoolScout Rating of 3.2 out of 10 and an academic score of 2.0 out of 10, the school is committed to student development. About one-third of students are proficient in both English Language Arts/Reading (36%) and Math (33%), indicating there's room for growth in these areas. The rural setting offers a tight-knit community where teachers and staff can give individual attention to each student, fostering a supportive learning environment despite the challenges.

With an enrollment of 66 students, Guernsey-sunrise High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, Guernsey-sunrise High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Guernsey-sunrise High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.