Serving 66 students in grades 7-12, Escalante 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Escalante High's attendance zone covers the entire district of Escalante, UT, encompassing approximately 5,208.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 57.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 95.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Escalante High School's student population of 66 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Escalante 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 Escalante High School is 0.15, 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
#656 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
92%
69%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Moqui Colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escalante High School's ranking?
Escalante High School is ranked #656 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Escalante High School often compared to?
Escalante High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snow Canyon High School, Mountain View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escalante High School?
The graduation rate of Escalante High School is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Escalante High School?
66 students attend Escalante High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Escalante High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escalante High School?
Escalante High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Escalante High School offer ?
Escalante High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Escalante High School part of?
Escalante High School is part of Garfield School District.
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