Altamont High

Altamont High serves 263 students in grades 7-12 in this small rural Utah community. With 18 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school has earned recognition for its performance, ranking #77 out of 1,018 schools statewide and placing in the 92nd percentile among Utah schools.

This strong showing reflects well on the school's ability to serve its student body effectively. The MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 further underscores the school's solid academic standing. Students at Altamont High come from a stable community where the median household income reaches $74,444 and home values average $216,500.

The area maintains a very low poverty rate of just 2.9%, providing students with economic stability that can support their educational journey. While only 15% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, this creates opportunities for students to become first-generation college graduates and educational leaders in their community. Altamont High sits in the remote rural landscape of Duchesne County, where the ZIP code population of just 693 creates a tight-knit community atmosphere that extends naturally into the school environment.

Located in a rural area, Altamont High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.