Serving 71 students in grades 7-12, Escalante High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escalante High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Escalante High School's student population of 71 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Escalante High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escalante High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escalante High School's ranking?
Escalante High School is ranked #493 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Escalante High School often compared to?
Escalante High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View High School, Snow Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escalante High School?
The graduation rate of Escalante High School is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Escalante High School?
71 students attend Escalante High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Escalante High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escalante High School?
Escalante High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Escalante High School offer ?
Escalante High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Escalante High School part of?
Escalante High School is part of Garfield School District.
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