Whitehorse High

San Juan District
300 W 100 N
MONTEZUMA CREEK, UT 84534
303 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Whitehorse High School, located in Montezuma Creek, Utah, serves as a vital educational hub within the San Juan School District. Situated in a remote, rural area of southeastern Utah, the school primarily serves the local Navajo community. Its mission is deeply rooted in fostering academic excellence while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of its students, providing a curriculum that aims to prepare graduates for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to student development through both academic and extracurricular programs. By leveraging its position within the San Juan School District, Whitehorse High provides students with access to various resources, technology initiatives, and support services designed to bridge the educational gaps often found in rural, tribal-adjacent regions. The school remains an essential pillar for the youth of Montezuma Creek, emphasizing the importance of identity, resilience, and future-readiness.
303
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    297 (98.0%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7%)
  • White
    1 (0.3%)
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: San Juan District
Phone: (435)678-1209
Website: http://whitehorse-high.sjsd.org/o/whs
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 292
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 49
Grade 8 50
Grade 9 59
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio