Serving 159 students in grades 5-12, Sunrise High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunrise High School's student population of 159 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunrise High School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise High School's ranking?
Sunrise High School is ranked #241 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Sunrise High School often compared to?
Sunrise High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cache High School, Fast Forward High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunrise High School?
The graduation rate of Sunrise High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sunrise High School?
159 students attend Sunrise High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sunrise High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise High School?
Sunrise High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunrise High School offer ?
Sunrise High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Sunrise High School part of?
Sunrise High School is part of Box Elder School District.
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