Guernsey-Sunrise High School

Platte County School District #2
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
57 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Guernsey-Sunrise High School, located in Guernsey, Wyoming, serves as the central educational hub for the local community. As a small, rural institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and close-knit learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with opportunities for student growth, aiming to prepare its students for both higher education and the workforce. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the school emphasizes personalized attention, allowing educators to address the individual needs and strengths of their students effectively.

Beyond academics, Guernsey-Sunrise High School places a strong focus on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school encourages participation in various athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which are integral to the "Sunrise" spirit and the development of well-rounded individuals. Through its commitment to excellence and local pride, the school acts as a cornerstone of the Guernsey community, striving to empower its students to become responsible, productive citizens while maintaining a strong connection to their local heritage.
57
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    51 (89.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (8.8 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Platte County School District #2
Phone: (307)836-2745
Website: http://www.guernseysunrise.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio