Serving 304 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 (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehorse High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitehorse High School's student population of 304 students has grown by 20% 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
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitehorse High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
99%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Whitehorse High School?
304 students attend Whitehorse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Whitehorse High School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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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