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#483 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 48% in state

Whitehorse High

High School · San Juan District · Montezuma Creek, UT

A San Juan District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

P O BOX 660 STATE HWY #262, Montezuma Creek, UT 84534

  • Math 12% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2019)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)10% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$17,104
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Whitehorse High score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency12%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 12% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 22 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Whitehorse 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$48,077

Median home value

$60,000

Median rent

$733/mo

College educated

8.4%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

30.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in San Juan District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Monticello HighEnrollment path unverified8.17–12Not available217Compare →
Monument Valley HighEnrollment path unverified6.87–12Not available197Compare →
Navajo Mountain HighEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–12Not available27Compare →
San Juan HighEnrollment path unverified8.26–12Not available426Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

San Juan District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$17,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Whitehorse High is listed in San Juan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whitehorse High

Whitehorse High is a public high school in Montezuma Creek, UT, part of San Juan District, serving approximately 304 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitehorse High

What grades does Whitehorse High serve?

Whitehorse High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Whitehorse High?

Whitehorse High has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehorse High?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitehorse High is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitehorse High rank in UT?

Whitehorse High ranks #483 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Whitehorse High's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitehorse 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 Whitehorse High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitehorse High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Whitehorse High a charter school?

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

Is Whitehorse High a Title I school?

No, Whitehorse High is not currently a Title I school.

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

96.7% of students at Whitehorse 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
304
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
San Juan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 84534)
2,410
Area median age
31.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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.
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 84534; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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