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#434 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 43% in state

Grand County High

High School · Grand District · Moab, UT

A high school in Moab, UT where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

608 S 400 E, Moab, UT 84532

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$14,004
Chronic Absenteeism4.6%

Students at Grand County High score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
17%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
12%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
87%
2013
ELA
5%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2025
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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 27 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grand County 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 86Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,874/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moab), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,145

Median home value

$491,100

Median rent

$1,030/mo

College educated

35.2%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Grand District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$14,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grand County High is listed in Grand District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grand County High

Grand County High is a public high school in Moab, UT, part of Grand District, serving approximately 453 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grand County High

What grades does Grand County High serve?

Grand County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grand County High?

Grand County High has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Grand County High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grand County High rank in UT?

Grand County High ranks #434 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Grand County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Grand County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Grand County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand County High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grand County High a charter school?

No, Grand County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grand County High a Title I school?

No, Grand County High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand County High?

24.7% of students at Grand County 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
453
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Grand County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.6%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 84532)
10,648
Area median age
39.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 84532; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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