- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Panguitch, UT
Panguitch High
Federal NCES profile for Panguitch High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490030000188
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panguitch High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Panguitch · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Utah
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Panguitch High has class sizes smaller than 90% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panguitch High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Panguitch, UT.
School address
District: Garfield District · Utah
NCES ID 490030000188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Panguitch High shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 490030000188 · Panguitch, UT High · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 14.9:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Online (705 students)
Panguitch High shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Panguitch High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield Onlin
Garfield Online
705 students
- Panguitch Scho 240
Panguitch School
240 students
- Bryce Valley S 157
Bryce Valley School
157 students
- This school 149
Panguitch High
149 students
- Bryce Valley H 142
Bryce Valley High
142 students
- Escalante Scho 105
Escalante School
105 students
What this shows Panguitch High reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panguitch High compares
Panguitch 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 46% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 10% in Utah - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$12,261
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 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Panguitch High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Garfield District reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Panguitch High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Online | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Panguitch School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryce Valley School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryce Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escalante School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panguitch High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Panguitch High
How many students attend Panguitch High?
Panguitch High has 149 students enrolled. It is a high school in Panguitch, UT. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panguitch High?
The student-teacher ratio at Panguitch High is 14.9:1, which is 30% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 5% 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 Panguitch High?
15.1% of students at Panguitch High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panguitch High?
The largest demographic group at Panguitch High is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Panguitch, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panguitch High?
Panguitch High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Panguitch High rank among public schools in Panguitch?
By Resource Investment Index, Panguitch High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Panguitch, 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 Garfield District?
Besides Panguitch High, Garfield District also operates Garfield Online (705 students), Panguitch School (240 students), and Bryce Valley School (157 students). See the Garfield District district page for the complete list.