San Juan High

San Juan High is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Blanding, Utah, with a total enrollment of 426 students. The school is part of the San Juan School District, which is ranked 68 out of 93 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

San Juan High has several unique strengths, particularly in serving its Native American and low-socioeconomic status (SES) student populations. The school ranks 1st out of all Utah high schools for its Native American student population and in the top 30 for its low-SES students. However, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the state average, especially in mathematics. Despite this, San Juan High's performance for its Native American and low-SES students is relatively stronger compared to the state, indicating the school has effective strategies and resources in place to address the unique needs of these student populations.

One area of concern for San Juan High is its high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23.8% to 31.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. This may be contributing to the school's lower overall academic performance. In comparison, Monticello High, another school in the San Juan School District, has generally higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Examining the practices and strategies used at Monticello High could provide valuable insights for San Juan High to consider in order to improve outcomes for all of its students.