Excellent
#89 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 9% in state
Kanab High
High School · Kane District · Kanab, UT
A Kane District high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
59 E COWBOY DR, Kanab, UT 84741
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 67% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kanab High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
25.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kanab 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kanab), 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
$75,951
Median home value
$358,500
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Water HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | Not available | 29 | Compare → |
| Lake Powell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | Not available | 2 | Compare → |
| Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 7–12 | Not available | 154 | 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.
Kane District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kanab High is listed in Kane District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kanab High
Kanab High is a public high school in Kanab, UT, part of Kane District, serving approximately 330 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kanab High
What grades does Kanab High serve?
Kanab High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kanab High?
Kanab High has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kanab High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kanab High is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kanab High rank in UT?
Kanab High ranks #89 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Kanab High's MySchoolScout rating?
Kanab High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Kanab High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kanab High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kanab High a charter school?
No, Kanab High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kanab High a Title I school?
No, Kanab High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kanab High?
25.2% of students at Kanab 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
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (435) 644-5821
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 84741)
- 6,145
- Area median age
- 47
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 84741; 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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