For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,146 students in San Juan County, UT.
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan County, UT are Monticello High School, Lake Powell High School and San Juan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Utah public high schools.
San Juan County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Juan High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Juan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
164 S 200 W, 164 S 200 W
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1130
Monticello, UT 84535
(435) 678-1130
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Lake Powell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Ferry Rd, 1000 Ferry Rd
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2268
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
San Juan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 N 100 E
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1301
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Whitehorse High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Hwy 162
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1209
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
(435) 678-1209
Gr: 7-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Monument Valley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18 Cougar Ln
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1208
Monument Valley, UT 84536
(435) 678-1208
Gr: 7-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
San Juan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
244 West Old Ruin Rd
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-2966
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-2966
Gr: 7-12
P O Box 5120
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2325
Lake Powell, UT 84533
(435) 684-2325
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Us Hwy 163
Mexican Hat, UT 84531
(435) 678-1286
Mexican Hat, UT 84531
(435) 678-1286
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 233:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
200 N Main Street
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1280
Blanding, UT 84511
(435) 678-1280
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Juan County, UT?
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan County, UT include Monticello High School, Lake Powell High School and San Juan High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Juan County?
5 public high schools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Juan County include: Monticello High School vs. San Juan High School, San Juan High School vs. Monticello High School
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