Serving 408 students in grades 7-12, Duchesne 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 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Duchesne High serves the southern part of its school district in Duchesne, UT, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,144 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 34 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Duchesne High School's student population of 408 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Duchesne High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duchesne High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
83%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duchesne High School's ranking?
Duchesne High School is ranked #809 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Duchesne High School often compared to?
Duchesne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Altamont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Duchesne High School?
The graduation rate of Duchesne High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Duchesne High School?
408 students attend Duchesne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Duchesne High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duchesne High School?
Duchesne High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Duchesne High School offer ?
Duchesne High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Duchesne High School part of?
Duchesne High School is part of Duchesne School District.
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