Serving 303 students in grades 7-12, Whitehorse 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Attendance Zone: Whitehorse High serves the southeast part of the Montezuma Creek, UT school district, covering an expansive area of approximately 1,287.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 29.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitehorse High School's student population of 303 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitehorse High School is 0.04, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
98%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
21%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitehorse High School?
The graduation rate of Whitehorse High School is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Whitehorse High School?
303 students attend Whitehorse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Whitehorse High School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitehorse High School?
Whitehorse High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Whitehorse High School offer ?
Whitehorse High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Whitehorse High School part of?
Whitehorse High School is part of San Juan School District.
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