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#540 of 1,015 schools in UT
Duchesne High
High School · Duchesne District · Duchesne, UT
A high school in Duchesne, UT where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 330, Duchesne, UT 84021
- Math 31% proficient (2025)
- Reading 31% proficient (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Duchesne High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Duchesne High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,050
Median home value
$235,400
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Duchesne District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 263 | Compare → |
| Basin Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | Not available | 46 | Compare → |
| Con Amore SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 62 | Compare → |
| Tabiona HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Duchesne District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duchesne High is listed in Duchesne District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duchesne High
Duchesne High is a public high school in Duchesne, UT, part of Duchesne District, serving approximately 410 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duchesne High
What grades does Duchesne High serve?
Duchesne High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Duchesne High?
Duchesne High has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duchesne High?
The student-teacher ratio at Duchesne High is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duchesne High rank in UT?
Duchesne High ranks #540 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Duchesne High's MySchoolScout rating?
Duchesne High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Duchesne High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duchesne High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Duchesne High a charter school?
No, Duchesne High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duchesne High a Title I school?
No, Duchesne High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duchesne High?
34.6% of students at Duchesne High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Duchesne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (435) 738-1260
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 84021)
- 3,127
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84021; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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