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#475 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 47% in state
Panguitch High
High School · Garfield District · Panguitch, UT
A Garfield District high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 393 390 E 100 S, Panguitch, UT 84759
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 44% proficient (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Panguitch High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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 28 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.6%
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 Panguitch 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated967/100K
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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
$75,566
Median home value
$301,600
Median rent
$799/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Garfield District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | Not available | 129 | Compare → |
| Escalante HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 71 | 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.
Garfield District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Panguitch High is listed in Garfield District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Panguitch High
Panguitch High is a public high school in Panguitch, UT, part of Garfield District, serving approximately 145 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Panguitch High
What grades does Panguitch High serve?
Panguitch High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Panguitch High?
Panguitch High has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panguitch High?
The student-teacher ratio at Panguitch High is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Panguitch High rank in UT?
Panguitch High ranks #475 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Panguitch High's MySchoolScout rating?
Panguitch High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Panguitch High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Panguitch High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Panguitch High a charter school?
No, Panguitch High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Panguitch High a Title I school?
No, Panguitch High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Panguitch High?
18.6% of students at Panguitch 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
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Garfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (435) 676-8805
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 84759)
- 2,209
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 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 84759; 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
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