South Sanpete School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 3 public high schools in South Sanpete School District, serving 1,015 students. Public high schools in South Sanpete School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Utah public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Utah.
- The top ranked public high schools in South Sanpete School District are Gunnison Valley High School and Manti High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- public high school in South Sanpete School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Utah average of 86%.
- The school with highest graduation rate is Gunnison Valley High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 0:1 is less than the Utah public high school average of 34:1.
Overview
| School District Name | South Sanpete School District |
| School District Website | http://www.ssanpete.org |
| School District Phone Number | (435) 835-2261 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (UT) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 335 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,015 Students | 282,642 Students |
| # of Teachers | n/a | 67 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 34:1 |
District Comparison
- South Sanpete School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 108 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 78% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (UT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #37 out of 153 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 45% |
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| Graduation Rate (15-16) | 89% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.41 |
| # of American Indian Students | 13 Students | 2,721 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 4 Students | 4,979 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 91 Students | 46,092 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 9% | 16% |
| # of Black Students | 14 Students | 3,972 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of White Students | 869 Students | 212,472 Students |
| % White Students | 86% | 75% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 7 Students | 4,251 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 17 Students | 7,326 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 231 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 3,573 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 3,758 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 3,776 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 3,731 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 3,849 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 3,881 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 4 | 4,149 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 6 | 29,551 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 5 | 33,005 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 275 | 50,174 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 254 | 48,947 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 241 | 47,475 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 230 | 46,542 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,367 is higher than the state median of $7,178. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,632 is higher than the state median of $6,968. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (UT) |
| Total Revenue | $36 MM | $5 MM |
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| Spending | $33 MM | $4 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,367 | $7,178 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,632 | $6,968 |
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South Sanpete School District Public High Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Gunnison Valley High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:7/, Top 50%35 E 600 S10
Gunnison, UT 84634
(435) 528-7256
Grades: 9-12 | 315 students
- Manti High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:6/, Top 50%100 W 500 N10
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2281
Grades: 9-12 | 652 students
- South Sanpete Education Support Center39 S Main St
Manti, UT 84642
(435) 835-2261
Grades: K-12 | 48 students
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