Grand County High School is the only high school in Grand County School District in Moab, Utah, USA. It enrolls over 400 students in grades 9-12 from Moab, Castle Valley, and Thompson Springs in Grand County and Spanish Valley in San Juan County. The average graduating class is around 100 students.
Serving 469 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand County High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Moab, UT, encompassing an area of approximately 3,688.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 45.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching 69.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand County High School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1919
Campus Size
12 acres (4.9 ha)
School Rankings
Grand County 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 Grand County High School is 0.46, 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
#649 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
70%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White
School Mascot
Devil
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 #649 out of 957 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Grand County High School?
469 students attend Grand County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Grand County High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand County High School?
Grand County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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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