ESCALANTE HIGH SCHOOL
Escalante High is a public high school that is part of the Garfield District school district, located in ESCALANTE, UT with about 65 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade.
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.
For more information, contact Escalante High at (435) 826-4205 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
800 East Hwy 12
ESCALANTE, UT 84726
(435) 826-4205
ESCALANTE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in ESCALANTE, UT with about 65 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Utah
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Garfield District
- Total Students:
- 65
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 65 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ESCALANTE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.8%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.