UINTAH RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

Uintah River High is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Uintah River High school district, located in FORT DUCHESNE, UT with about 72 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Uintah River High School, located in Fort Duchesne, Utah, serves the Ute Indian Tribe and the surrounding community as a specialized educational institution focused on meeting the unique cultural and academic needs of its students. As a public charter school, it emphasizes a holistic approach to education that integrates rigorous core academics with indigenous values, history, and traditions. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive, culturally responsive environment that empowers students to succeed both within their tribal community and in the broader society.

By prioritizing personalized learning and smaller class sizes, Uintah River High aims to address the specific challenges often faced by students in rural tribal areas. The school integrates technology and modern instructional strategies while maintaining a strong commitment to tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its graduates for post-secondary education, vocational careers, and lifelong leadership roles within the Ute Nation and beyond.

For more information, contact Uintah River High at (435) 725-4088 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.