High Schools in Duchesne District

The Duchesne District in Utah is home to 4 high schools: Union High, Duchesne High, Altamont High, and Tabiona High. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and exhibit varying levels of academic performance and school environment characteristics.

Altamont High stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 101 out of 138 Utah high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 20.91% and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 14.3, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, Union High and Duchesne High consistently rank in the bottom half of Utah high schools, with rankings of 122 and 125 out of 138 schools, respectively.

The smaller schools, Tabiona High and Altamont High, have higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, indicating a more personalized learning environment. However, all four schools in the Duchesne District face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates and generally lower proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to district and state averages.