Serving 33 students in grades 7-12, Big Water High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in UT)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Water High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Big Water High School's student population of 33 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Big Water High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
21:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
3%
1%
White
73%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rattlers
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Big Water High School?
33 students attend Big Water High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Big Water High School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Water High School?
Big Water High School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Water High School offer ?
Big Water High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Big Water High School part of?
Big Water High School is part of Kane School District.
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