Duchesne High

Duchesne District
155 W. Main Street
DUCHESNE, UT 84021
408 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Duchesne High School, located at 155 W. Main Street in Duchesne, Utah, serves as a central educational institution for the local community within the Duchesne County School District. As a smaller, rural high school, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of students in the area, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its small-town setting to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

In addition to its core academic programs, Duchesne High School provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and student organizations, which are essential for student engagement and personal growth. The school is committed to the mission of the Duchesne County School District, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of responsible citizenship. By providing localized access to quality education, Duchesne High remains a cornerstone of the community, dedicated to empowering its students to succeed in an ever-evolving global landscape.
408
Total Students
21.1
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    340 (83.3%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (12.5%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7%)
  • Black
    2 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Duchesne District
Phone: (435)738-1260
Website: http://www.dcsd.org/DuchesneHigh.cfm
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 105
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 59
Grade 8 71
Grade 9 67
Grade 10 77
Grade 11 74
Grade 12 60
Gender Ratio