Grand County High School is the only high school in Grand County School District in Moab, Utah, USA. It enrolls over 400 students in grades 9-12 from Moab, Castle Valley, and Thompson Springs in Grand County and Spanish Valley in San Juan County. The average graduating class is around 100 students.
Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Grand County 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand County High School's student population of 453 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1919
Colors
Red, White
School Rankings
Grand County 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 Grand County High School is 0.47, which is more 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
#589 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)80-84%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand County High School's ranking?
Grand County High School is ranked #589 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand County High School?
The graduation rate of Grand County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Grand County High School?
453 students attend Grand County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Grand County High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand County High School?
Grand County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grand County High School offer ?
Grand County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grand County High School part of?
Grand County High School is part of Grand School District.
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