Serving 161 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 12:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- 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 161 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Red and Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunrise High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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
12:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
69%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)91.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 60-64%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sunrise High School?
161 students attend Sunrise High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sunrise High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise High School?
Sunrise High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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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