- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gunnison, UT
Gunnison Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Gunnison Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490096000550
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunnison Valley High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gunnison · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunnison Valley High has class sizes smaller than 91% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison Valley High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gunnison, UT.
School address
District: South Sanpete District · Utah
NCES ID 490096000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Gunnison Valley High shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 490096000550 · Gunnison, UT High · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 14.5:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Manti High (690 students)
Gunnison Valley High shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Gunnison Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manti High
Manti High
690 students
- Gunnison Valle
Gunnison Valley School
584 students
- Ephraim School
Ephraim School
535 students
- Ephraim Middle
Ephraim Middle
495 students
- Manti School
Manti School
408 students
- This school
Gunnison Valley High
319 students
What this shows Gunnison Valley High reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunnison Valley High compares
Gunnison Valley High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 6% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 9% in Utah - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,794
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Gunnison Valley High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for South Sanpete District reports $11,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gunnison Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manti High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gunnison Valley School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ephraim School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ephraim Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manti School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gunnison Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gunnison Valley High
How many students attend Gunnison Valley High?
Gunnison Valley High has 319 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gunnison, UT. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Valley High is 14.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 8% lower 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 Gunnison Valley High?
26.4% of students at Gunnison Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunnison Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Gunnison Valley High is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Gunnison, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunnison Valley High?
Gunnison Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gunnison Valley High rank among public schools in Gunnison?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison Valley High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gunnison, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Sanpete District?
Besides Gunnison Valley High, South Sanpete District also operates Manti High (690 students), Gunnison Valley School (584 students), and Ephraim School (535 students). See the South Sanpete District district page for the complete list.