Bryce Valley High

Garfield District
721 W BRYCE WAY
TROPIC, UT 84776
142 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Bryce Valley High School, located in Tropic, Utah, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the rural communities within the Garfield County School District. Situated in close proximity to Bryce Canyon National Park, the school benefits from a unique geographical setting that often integrates the local landscape into its educational identity. As a small, remote school, it plays a vital role in the community, providing a personalized learning environment where faculty and students can foster close-knit relationships.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. Despite its small size, Bryce Valley High offers a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities, ensuring students have access to a diverse set of experiences. By leveraging its position within the Garfield County system, the school aims to maintain high academic standards while preserving the tight-knit culture and community spirit that defines education in the heart of Southern Utah.
142
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    93 (65.5%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (28.9%)
  • American Indian
    7 (4.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.7%)
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)679-8835
Website: http://www.bvhs.garfield.k12.ut.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 24
Grade 8 28
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 27
Grade 11 23
Grade 12 27
Gender Ratio