- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kanab, UT
Kanab High
Federal NCES profile for Kanab High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490048000339
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kanab High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kanab · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kanab High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kanab High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kanab, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Kanab High held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 490048000339 · Kanab, UT High · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 23:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Kanab School (523 students)
Kanab High held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.7 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Kanab High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kanab School
Kanab School
523 students
- This school
Kanab High
322 students
- Valley School 162
Valley School
162 students
- Kanab Middle 160
Kanab Middle
160 students
- Valley High 154
Valley High
154 students
- Kane Preschool 73
Kane Preschool
73 students
What this shows Kanab High reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kanab High compares
Kanab High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 26% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Utah - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,032
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Kanab High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kane District reports $13,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kanab High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanab School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kanab Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kane Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kanab High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 73:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kanab High
How many students attend Kanab High?
Kanab High has 322 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kanab, UT. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kanab High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kanab High is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kanab High?
20.8% of students at Kanab High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kanab High?
The largest demographic group at Kanab High is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Kanab, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kanab High?
Kanab High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Kanab High rank among public schools in Kanab?
By Resource Investment Index, Kanab High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kanab, 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 Kane District?
Besides Kanab High, Kane District also operates Kanab School (523 students), Valley School (162 students), and Kanab Middle (160 students). See the Kane District district page for the complete list.