San Juan High School is located in Blanding, Utah, United States. The school is in the San Juan School District, and serves grades 9–12. The schools colors are royal blue and gold. The mascot is a blue and gold horse named, Spirit who replaced Oat 'N Bow in 2017.
Serving 426 students in grades 6-12, San Juan 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Juan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
San Juan High School's student population of 426 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
San Juan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Juan High School is 0.59, 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
#673 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
38%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
52%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Broncos
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Juan High School's ranking?
San Juan High School is ranked #673 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are San Juan High School often compared to?
San Juan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Sevier High School, Monticello High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Juan High School?
The graduation rate of San Juan High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend San Juan High School?
426 students attend San Juan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of San Juan High School students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Juan High School?
San Juan High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Juan High School offer ?
San Juan High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is San Juan High School part of?
San Juan High School is part of San Juan School District.
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