Big Water High School

825 Aaron Burr Rd
Kanab, UT 84741
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 29 students in grades 7-12, Big Water 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 29:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30% in UT
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Big Water High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Big Water High School's student population of 29 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
29 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Big Water 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 Big Water High School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#241 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
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(20-21)
<50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Big Water High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Big Water High School 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%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
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American Indian
17%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
72%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Big Water High School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Water High School's ranking?
Big Water High School is ranked #241 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
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).
How many students attend Big Water High School?
29 students attend Big Water High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Big Water High School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Water High School?
Big Water High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Water High School offer ?
Big Water High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Big Water High School part of?
Big Water High School is part of Kane School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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