Aaron Burr Rd, Aaron Burr Rd
Kanab, UT 84741
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Big Water High School serves 32 students in grades 7-12.
Big Water High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • 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 32 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
32 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Big Water High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Big Water High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
16%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
81%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

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?

32 students attend Big Water High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Big Water High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.

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 (2023)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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