Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Grand County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand County High School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand County 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
71%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand County High School's ranking?
Grand County High School is ranked #589 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand County High School?
The graduation rate of Grand County High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Grand County High School?
461 students attend Grand County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Grand County High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand County High School?
Grand County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Grand County High School offer ?
Grand County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grand County High School part of?
Grand County High School is part of Grand School District.
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