Uintah River High School District

998 E 7500 S
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Uintah River High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 79 students in Uintah River High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public School in Uintah River High School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
1 School
1,112 Schools
# Students
79 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Uintah River High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 153 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (UT)
#104 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
<50%
39%
(20-21)
<50%
43%
(21-22)
≥80%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.46
% American Indian
90%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
3%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,684 is higher than the state median of $10,732. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,038 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,684
$10,732
Spending / Student
$18,038
$10,829

Best Uintah River High School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Uintah River High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
998 E 7500 S
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
(435) 725-4088
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Uintah River High School District?
Uintah River High School District manages 1 public schools serving 79 students.
What is the rank of Uintah River High School District?
Uintah River High School District is ranked #80 out of 153 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Uintah River High School District?
90% of Uintah River High School District students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Uintah River High School District?
Uintah River High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Uintah River High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,038 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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