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Gunnison Valley High

Summary:

Gunnison Valley High is a public high school in Gunnison, Utah, serving 352 students in grades 9-12 as part of the South Sanpete School District. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. Compared to the nearby North Sevier High and Manti High, Gunnison Valley High's academic performance is also lower.

Gunnison Valley High has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 37.5% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 36 out of 120 Utah high schools in 2013-2014 to a ranking of 64 out of 138 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars out of 5 in 2013-2014 to 3 stars in 2023-2024.

The analysis of Gunnison Valley High's data reveals a school facing academic and socioeconomic challenges, with declining performance and a lower ranking compared to nearby schools. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and a deeper understanding of the unique factors influencing the school's performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 35 E 600 S
       Gunnison, UT  84634

(435) 528-7256

District: South Sanpete District

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,617 Help


Feeder schools for Gunnison Valley High:

Elementary:    Ephraim School
    Gunnison Valley School
    Manti School
Middle:    Ephraim Middle
    Gunnison Valley Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.5%
Hispanic:
17.0%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gunnison Valley High ranks better than 53.6% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gunnison Valley High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gunnison Valley High is $13,617.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gunnison Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Gunnison Valley High 64th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Gunnison Valley High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Sanpete District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Sanpete District 42nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gunnison Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Gunnison Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 57.48 47th 142 66.9%
2009 63.27 29th 148 80.4%
2010 72.24 7th 153 95.4%
2011 66.52 12th 164 92.7%
2012 66.84 16th 166 90.4%
2013 70.03 14th 167 91.6%
2014 57.20 36th 120 70.0%
2015 50.08 56th 131 57.3%
2016 43.97 68th 129 47.3%
2017 44.16 62nd 125 50.4%
2018 38.99 78th 123 36.6%
2019 18.68 117th 136 14.0%
2021 16.49 117th 129 9.3%
2022 20.01 111th 131 15.3%
2023 18.99 115th 139 17.3%
2024 50.82 64th 138 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gunnison Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.21 81st 93 12.9%
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Rank History for White students at Gunnison Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.55 109th 123 11.4%
2023 14.36 106th 122 13.1%
2024 46.14 65th 123 47.2%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Gunnison Valley High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 325 0 6 1 8 n/a n/a 0 340
1989 354 0 6 4 6 n/a n/a 0 370
1990 381 0 7 2 6 n/a n/a 0 396
1991 433 0 5 4 4 n/a n/a 0 446
1992 460 1 6 2 6 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 498 0 6 7 7 n/a n/a 0 518
1994 535 1 5 8 7 n/a n/a 0 556
1995 562 0 6 9 5 n/a n/a 0 582
1996 562 0 6 9 5 n/a n/a 0 582
1997 582 0 7 15 5 n/a n/a 0 609
1998 559 0 8 18 9 n/a n/a 0 594
1999 565 0 0 9 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2000 361 0 6 13 5 n/a n/a 0 385
2001 349 0 6 15 5 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 327 0 7 13 2 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 327 0 7 13 2 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 300 0 5 16 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2005 311 0 3 19 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 297 0 3 24 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 291 0 3 31 5 n/a n/a 0 330
2008 287 3 1 29 4 n/a n/a 0 324
2009 286 1 1 34 2 n/a n/a 0 324
2010 285 1 2 34 4 n/a n/a 2 328
2011 283 0 0 35 3 1 0 0 322
2012 279 0 0 43 2 1 1 0 326
2013 287 1 2 43 1 1 1 0 336
2014 291 0 0 45 0 0 1 0 337
2015 295 0 3 41 3 0 1 0 343
2016 297 0 4 37 4 0 0 0 342
2017 304 1 0 32 9 0 5 0 351
2018 263 3 1 31 7 0 10 0 315
2019 270 6 1 32 8 0 9 0 326
2020 271 4 0 33 5 2 8 0 323
2021 272 5 0 46 2 2 4 0 331
2022 277 5 0 54 2 1 7 0 346
2023 280 3 0 60 2 0 7 0 352

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gunnison Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 20.0 17.0 n/a
1989 370 18.7 19.7 n/a
1990 396 20.3 19.5 21.5
1991 446 21.8 20.4 21.5
1992 475 24.6 19.3 25.1
1993 518 24.7 21.0 29.9
1994 556 25.0 22.2 30.9
1995 582 29.0 20.1 26.3
1996 582 29.0 20.1 26.3
1997 609 29.6 20.6 24.6
1998 594 30.0 19.8 24.9
1999 577 31.7 18.2 38.8
2000 385 23.2 16.6 35.3
2001 375 20.7 18.1 32.3
2002 349 18.0 19.4 33.5
2003 349 18.0 19.4 33.5
2004 322 18.5 17.4 39.4
2005 335 19.0 17.6 41.2
2006 326 22.0 14.8 49.1
2007 330 18.4 17.9 0
2008 324 19.9 16.3 45.1
2009 324 11.7 13.5 42.6
2010 328 20.5 16.0 49.7
2011 322 20.3 15.8 50.9
2012 326 22.6 14.4 55.2
2013 336 19.8 16.9 74.7
2014 337 20.7 16.2 51
2015 343 n/a n/a 51.6
2016 342 n/a n/a 45.6
2017 351 20.7 16.9 47.3
2018 315 n/a n/a 42.9
2019 326 22.2 14.6 41.4
2020 323 21.4 15.0 42.1
2021 331 n/a n/a 36
2022 346 21.0 16.4 39.6
2023 352 22.0 15.9 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gunnison Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 20.0 17.0 n/a
1989 370 18.7 19.7 n/a
1990 396 20.3 19.5 21.5
1991 446 21.8 20.4 21.5
1992 475 24.6 19.3 25.1
1993 518 24.7 21.0 29.9
1994 556 25.0 22.2 30.9
1995 582 29.0 20.1 26.3
1996 582 29.0 20.1 26.3
1997 609 29.6 20.6 24.6
1998 594 30.0 19.8 24.9
1999 577 31.7 18.2 38.8
2000 385 23.2 16.6 35.3
2001 375 20.7 18.1 32.3
2002 349 18.0 19.4 33.5
2003 349 18.0 19.4 33.5
2004 322 18.5 17.4 39.4
2005 335 19.0 17.6 41.2
2006 326 22.0 14.8 49.1
2007 330 18.4 17.9 0
2008 324 19.9 16.3 45.1
2009 324 11.7 13.5 42.6
2010 328 20.5 16.0 49.7
2011 322 20.3 15.8 50.9
2012 326 22.6 14.4 55.2
2013 336 19.8 16.9 74.7
2014 337 20.7 16.2 51
2015 343 n/a n/a 51.6
2016 342 n/a n/a 45.6
2017 351 20.7 16.9 47.3
2018 315 n/a n/a 42.9
2019 326 22.2 14.6 41.4
2020 323 21.4 15.0 42.1
2021 331 n/a n/a 36
2022 346 21.0 16.4 39.6
2023 352 22.0 15.9 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gunnison Valley High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $751 (5.5%) $12,865 (94.5%) $13,616

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gunnison Valley High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 136 High schoolsRanks 115th of 139 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Gunnison Valley High)3841.3
 3.3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (South Sanpete District)49.441.9
 7.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Gunnison Valley High)23.117.6
 5.5%
   9th Grade Mathematics (South Sanpete District)44.331.5
 12.8%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (Gunnison Valley High)24.421.6
 2.8%
   9th Grade Science (South Sanpete District)3925.9
 13.1%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Gunnison Valley High)43.327.5
 15.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (South Sanpete District)49.836.8
 13%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)49.545.3
 4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Gunnison Valley High)22.417.5
 4.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (South Sanpete District)38.922.9
 16%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)36.327.7
 8.6%
10th Grade Science (Gunnison Valley High)20.918.6
 2.3%
   10th Grade Science (South Sanpete District)27.618.6
 9%
   10th Grade Science (Utah)3332.2
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students326352
 8%
African American63
 50%
American Indian82
 75%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3260
 87.5%
Pacific Islander00
White270280
 3.7%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.4%37.5%
 3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gunnison Valley High

Gunnison Valley High ranks 64th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Gunnison Valley High are 80% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Gunnison Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ephraim School
Elementary : Gunnison Valley School
Elementary : Manti School
Middle : Ephraim Middle
Middle : Gunnison Valley Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 352 students attended Gunnison Valley High.


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