Escalante High

Garfield District
800 E HIGHWAY 12
ESCALANTE, UT 84726
66 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Escalante High School, located at 800 E Highway 12 in Escalante, Utah, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the rural communities within the Garfield County School District. Situated in a stunning, remote high-desert landscape near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, the school plays a vital role in its small community. The institution is known for its intimate learning environment, where low student-to-teacher ratios allow for personalized instruction and strong mentorship between faculty and students.

The school’s curriculum focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success while deeply integrating the unique geography and culture of Southern Utah into the student experience. Despite its small size, Escalante High offers a range of academic courses, athletic programs, and extracurricular activities designed to foster leadership and school spirit. By leveraging its position within the Garfield County district, the school works to provide a comprehensive educational experience that balances traditional academics with the practical needs and values of a close-knit, rural community.
66
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    61 (92.4%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.5%)
  • Black
    1 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.5%)
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: Garfield District
Phone: (435)826-4205
Website: http://www.ehs.garfield.k12.ut.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 11
Grade 8 10
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 13
Gender Ratio