Is Sunray High School a good school?

Sunray High School ranks 464 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sunray High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Sunray High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sunray High School?

Students at Sunray High School are 56% Hispanic, 41% White, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Sunray High School?

Sunray High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Sunray Elementary Middle : Sunray Middle

Sunray High School

Summary:

Sunray High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Sunray, Texas, with a student population of 180. The school is part of the Sunray Collegiate Independent School District, which is ranked 420 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunray High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 97.0% to 100.0% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.6%, well below the state average. Sunray High School consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR EOC (End of Course) assessments across multiple subjects, including Algebra I, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History, indicating a strong academic foundation. Additionally, the school spends significantly more per student ($16,296 to $18,159) compared to the state average and has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.6 to 8.0 over the past three years.

When compared to the nearby Dumas High School and North Plains Opportunity Center, Sunray High School stands out with higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and stronger academic performance on STAAR EOC assessments. The school's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 400 and 363 out of 1,897 Texas high schools, respectively, in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school may need to focus on improving support and resources for gifted and talented, English Language Learner, and Special Education students to ensure all students are reaching their full potential.

Detail:

Public 9-12

900 Ave Q
Sunray, TX 79086-0240

(806) 948-5515

District: Sunray Collegiate Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
464^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,159

Feeder schools for Sunray High School:

Elementary:	Sunray Elementary
Middle:	Sunray Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.4%

White:

41.5%

American Indian:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunray High School ranks better than 76.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.54. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sunray High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.4%), White (41.5%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunray High School is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Sunray High School employs 18.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunray High School is $18,159.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunray High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunray High School 464^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Sunray High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Sunray Collegiate Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sunray Collegiate Independent School District (Isd) 420^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunray High School

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Rank History for all students at Sunray High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	71.64	326^th	1427	77.2%
2005	59.80	647^th	1429	54.7%
2006	52.59	843^rd	1430	41.0%
2007	57.79	756^th	1497	49.5%
2008	67.39	474^th	1510	68.6%
2009	67.95	455^th	1539	70.4%
2010	68.89	409^th	1568	73.9%
2011	63.25	675^th	1672	59.6%
2012	67.88	340^th	1603	78.8%
2013	64.05	517^th	1652	68.7%
2014	74.43	270^th	1734	84.4%
2015	63.99	597^th	1743	65.7%
2016	70.43	373^rd	1762	78.8%
2017	55.95	620^th	1777	65.1%
2018	64.35	452^nd	1797	74.8%
2019	45.45	981^st	1857	47.2%
2021	59.21	659^th	1861	64.6%
2022	51.82	828^th	1876	55.9%
2023	62.74	621^st	1961	68.3%
2024	68.54	464^th	1987	76.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunray High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	41.00	547^th	1136	51.8%
2022	29.16	873^rd	1278	31.7%
2023	7.87	1328^th	1371	3.1%
2024	38.78	749^th	1435	47.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunray High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	67.71	236^th	1357	82.6%
2021	18.80	1296^th	1382	6.2%
2022	34.58	935^th	1418	34.1%
2023	50.18	580^th	1478	60.8%
2024	62.06	383^rd	1547	75.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunray High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.70	523^rd	1794	70.8%
2019	38.29	1157^th	1818	36.4%
2021	73.85	246^th	1848	86.7%
2022	61.17	454^th	1847	75.4%
2023	68.16	363^rd	1897	80.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Sunray High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.27	297^th	1781	83.3%
2019	46.86	983^rd	1798	45.3%
2021	72.13	361^st	1815	80.1%
2022	43.53	1018^th	1841	44.7%
2023	53.92	805^th	1891	57.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sunray High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	34.57	950^th	1145	17.0%
2021	36.63	925^th	1177	21.4%
2022	5.49	1131^st	1172	3.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Sunray High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.12	1097^th	1784	38.5%
2019	27.51	1433^rd	1810	20.8%
2021	35.48	1148^th	1829	37.2%
2022	17.21	1654^th	1837	10.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunray High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.86	882^nd	1803	51.1%
2019	41.04	1046^th	1824	42.7%
2021	46.11	925^th	1840	49.7%
2022	56.45	667^th	1853	64.0%
2023	67.15	473^rd	1913	75.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunray High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.72	409^th	1691	75.8%
2019	49.24	796^th	1714	53.6%
2021	57.93	601^st	1743	65.5%
2022	48.22	776^th	1762	56.0%
2023	67.06	409^th	1820	77.5%
2024	67.51	342^nd	1804	81.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sunray High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.55	563^rd	1539	63.4%
2019	26.32	1240^th	1526	18.7%
2021	48.54	778^th	1510	48.5%
2022	46.63	792^nd	1525	48.1%
2023	45.23	886^th	1576	43.8%
2024	52.84	650^th	1556	58.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sunray High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	97	0	0	38	1	n/a	n/a	136
1990	102	0	0	39	1	n/a	n/a	142
1991	94	0	0	40	1	n/a	n/a	135
1992	100	0	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	146
1993	91	0	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	131
1994	93	0	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	137
1995	114	0	0	56	1	n/a	n/a	171
1996	114	0	0	56	1	n/a	n/a	171
1997	105	0	0	58	2	n/a	n/a	165
1998	125	1	1	58	3	n/a	n/a	188
1999	130	1	1	62	1	n/a	n/a	195
2000	119	2	0	63	0	n/a	n/a	184
2001	126	1	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	188
2002	89	0	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	136
2003	89	0	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	136
2004	85	0	0	51	0	n/a	n/a	136
2005	83	0	0	63	1	n/a	n/a	147
2006	87	1	0	71	0	n/a	n/a	159
2007	81	0	0	90	0	n/a	n/a	171
2008	87	0	0	83	0	n/a	n/a	170
2009	94	0	1	84	0	n/a	n/a	179
2010	72	0	1	97	0	n/a	n/a	170
2011	72	0	0	92	1	0	3	168
2012	72	0	0	78	1	0	2	153
2013	64	0	0	81	0	0	2	147
2014	79	0	0	74	0	0	3	156
2015	67	0	0	81	0	0	5	153
2016	71	0	1	89	0	0	5	166
2017	76	0	1	79	1	0	3	160
2018	69	0	1	99	1	0	1	171
2019	58	0	1	83	1	0	0	143
2020	63	1	0	83	1	0	1	149
2021	61	1	0	82	0	0	2	146
2022	59	1	0	93	1	0	1	155
2023	67	2	0	107	2	0	2	180
2024	78	1	0	106	2	0	1	188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunray High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	136	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	142	15.0	9.4	n/a
1991	135	15.4	8.7	n/a
1992	146	16.2	9.0	26.7
1993	131	16.0	8.2	29
1994	137	17.9	7.7	25.5
1995	171	19.8	8.6	24
1996	171	19.8	8.6	24
1997	165	19.9	8.3	23.6
1998	188	22.6	8.3	10.1
1999	195	21.6	9.0	14.4
2000	184	21.1	8.7	17.4
2001	188	20.6	9.1	34
2002	136	18.4	7.4	41.2
2003	136	18.4	7.4	41.2
2004	136	17.2	7.9	39
2005	147	16.5	8.9	38.1
2006	159	16.8	9.5	46.5
2007	171	18.9	9.0	50.9
2008	170	18.2	9.3	35.3
2009	179	21.2	8.4	38
2010	170	22.0	7.7	34.1
2011	168	22.0	7.6	30.4
2012	153	20.4	7.4	34.6
2013	147	18.8	7.8	21.8
2014	156	20.0	7.7	21.8
2015	153	19.0	8.0	35.9
2016	166	19.0	8.7	42.8
2017	160	18.3	8.7	35
2018	171	18.6	9.1	42.7
2019	143	18.7	7.6	30.8
2020	149	19.8	7.4	30.9
2021	146	21.8	6.6	27.4
2022	155	23.3	6.6	32.3
2023	180	22.3	8.0	47.8
2024	188	18.1	10.3	45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunray High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	136	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	142	15.0	9.4	n/a
1991	135	15.4	8.7	n/a
1992	146	16.2	9.0	26.7
1993	131	16.0	8.2	29
1994	137	17.9	7.7	25.5
1995	171	19.8	8.6	24
1996	171	19.8	8.6	24
1997	165	19.9	8.3	23.6
1998	188	22.6	8.3	10.1
1999	195	21.6	9.0	14.4
2000	184	21.1	8.7	17.4
2001	188	20.6	9.1	34
2002	136	18.4	7.4	41.2
2003	136	18.4	7.4	41.2
2004	136	17.2	7.9	39
2005	147	16.5	8.9	38.1
2006	159	16.8	9.5	46.5
2007	171	18.9	9.0	50.9
2008	170	18.2	9.3	35.3
2009	179	21.2	8.4	38
2010	170	22.0	7.7	34.1
2011	168	22.0	7.6	30.4
2012	153	20.4	7.4	34.6
2013	147	18.8	7.8	21.8
2014	156	20.0	7.7	21.8
2015	153	19.0	8.0	35.9
2016	166	19.0	8.7	42.8
2017	160	18.3	8.7	35
2018	171	18.6	9.1	42.7
2019	143	18.7	7.6	30.8
2020	149	19.8	7.4	30.9
2021	146	21.8	6.6	27.4
2022	155	23.3	6.6	32.3
2023	180	22.3	8.0	47.8
2024	188	18.1	10.3	45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunray High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,259 (7.7%)	$15,037 (92.3%)	$16,296
2020	$1,359 (7.8%)	$16,026 (92.2%)	$17,385
2021	$1,786 (9.8%)	$16,373 (90.2%)	$18,159

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunray High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 981^st of 1857 High schools	Ranks 621^st of 1961 High schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Sunray High School)	38	67	29%
End of Course Algebra I (Sunray Collegiate Independent School District (Isd))	38	67	29%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Sunray High School)	58	50	8%
End of Course Biology (Sunray Collegiate Independent School District (Isd))	58	50	8%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Sunray High School)	48	79	31%
End of Course English I Reading (Sunray Collegiate Independent School District (Isd))	48	79	31%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Sunray High School)	48	66	18%
End of Course English II Reading (Sunray Collegiate Independent School District (Isd))	48	66	18%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Sunray High School)	76	72	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Sunray Collegiate Independent School District (Isd))	76	72	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	143	180	25.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	83	107	28.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	58	67	15.5%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.8%	47.8%	17%

Schools Near Sunray High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunray High School	Public	9-12	900 Ave Q	Sunray	79086	Moore County	Sunray Collegiate Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 948-5515	188	18	10.3	45.7%	78 (41.5%)	1 (0.5%)	106 (56.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	68.5	464^th of 1987 public high schools	76.6%		62.7	621^st of 1961 public high schools	68.3%	157	65.3	54.9	69.8	75.4	80.9	$18,159	$1,786	$16,373
North Plains Opportunity Center	Public	9-12	1015 N Maddox Ave	Dumas	79029	Moore County	Dumas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 935-8774	41	5	8.7	80.5%	7 (17.1%)	1 (2.4%)	29 (70.7%)	4 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.1	1838^th of 1987 public high schools	7.5%					(n/a)		35.3	0.0	9.1	29.2	$15,371	$950	$14,421
Dumas High School	Public	9-12	300 S Klein Ave	Dumas	79029	Moore County	Dumas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 935-4151	1,151	83	13.8	64.2%	199 (17.3%)	20 (1.7%)	879 (76.4%)	37 (3.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.1%)	63.1	600^th of 1987 public high schools	69.8%		65.9	537^th of 1961 public high schools	72.6%	63	54.8	64.8	59.2	69.8	77.7	$10,170	$1,078	$9,091

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