Enrollment
469
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Moab, UT
Grand County High
Federal NCES profile for Grand County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490033000191
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand County High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Moab · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- small classes for Utah
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand County High has class sizes smaller than 86% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand County High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Moab, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand County High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand County High
Grand County High is a mid-sized high school in Moab, Utah, enrolling 469 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.2:1, Grand County High is leaner than roughly 86% of Utah schools and 24% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 289 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Grand District spends $12,884 per pupil, 32% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
Grand District also operates Helen M. Knight School (686 students) and Grand County Middle (221 students) alongside Grand County High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grand County High compares
Grand County High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▲ 1% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Utah - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,884
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Grand County High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand District, which includes Grand County High.
$12,884
Per student
+32%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.2%
State 22.4%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grand County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M. Knight School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand County Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C R Sundwall Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 60:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grand County High
How many students attend Grand County High?
Grand County High has 469 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moab, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand County High is 16.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand County High?
28.2% of students at Grand County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand County High?
The largest demographic group at Grand County High is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Moab, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand County High?
Grand County High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand County High rank among public schools in Moab?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand County High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Moab, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moab on the city page.
Is Grand County High a good school?
Grand County High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grand District?
Besides Grand County High, Grand District also operates Helen M. Knight School (686 students), Grand County Middle (221 students), and C R Sundwall Center (60 students). See the Grand District district page for the complete list.
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