San Juan School District

200 N Main Street
Blanding, UT 84511
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

San Juan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,991 students in San Juan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in San Juan School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,105 Schools
# Students
2,991 Students
691,961 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
30,876 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

San Juan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 154 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (UT)
#61 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of San Juan   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
42%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Juan   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
41%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Juan   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50%
45%
91%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of San Juan   School District and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.46
# American Indian Students
1,628 Students
6,710 Students
% American Indian Students
54%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
11,737 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
207 Students
135,832 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
20%
# Black Students
6 Students
9,106 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,067 Students
493,174 Students
% White Students
36%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
11,418 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
23,628 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
118
16,523
# Students in K Grade:
185
46,696
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
50,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
50,387
# Students in 3rd Grade:
199
51,023
# Students in 4th Grade:
224
52,001
# Students in 5th Grade:
216
50,985
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
52,318
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
52,895
# Students in 8th Grade:
246
53,997
# Students in 9th Grade:
227
55,319
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
55,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
218
53,074
# Students in 12th Grade:
223
50,816
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,591 is higher than the state median of $10,563. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,651 is higher than the state median of $10,658. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$7,309 MM
This chart displays total revenue of San Juan   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$53 MM
$7,375 MM
This chart displays total spending of San Juan   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,591
$10,563
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in San Juan   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,651
$10,658
This chart displays average spending per public school student in San Juan   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best San Juan School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
164 S 200 W, 164 S 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1130
Grades: 7-12
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
197 N 200 W, 197 N 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1180
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Navajo Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
79 Navajo Mtn High School Rd
Tonalea, AZ 86044
(435) 678-1287
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Blanding School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 S 100 W
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1871
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Albert R. Lyman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
535 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1398
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #66.
San Juan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Grades: 6-12
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
Bluff School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
620 E Black Locust Ave
Bluff, UT 84512
(435) 678-1296
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Rank: #88.
La Sal School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
885 E Highway 46
La Sal, UT 84530
(435) 678-1292
Grades: PK-3
| 9 students
Rank: #99.
Montezuma Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1466 Hwy 162
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1261
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tse'bii'nidzisgai School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Medical Dr, Po Box 36044
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1286
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Whitehorse High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Hwy 162
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1209
Grades: 7-12
| 299 students
Rank: #1212.
Monument Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Cougar Ln
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1208
Grades: 7-12
| 216 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Juan School District?
San Juan School District manages 12 public schools serving 2,991 students.
What is the rank of San Juan School District?
San Juan School District is ranked #61 out of 154 school districts in Utah (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan School District?
54% of San Juan School District students are American Indian, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Juan School District?
San Juan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is San Juan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,651 is higher than the state median of $10,658. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in UT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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