Gunnison Valley High School is a public high school located in Gunnison, Sanpete County, Utah, United States. Part of the South Sanpete School District, it was built to serve students in the cities of Gunnison, Centerfield, Fayette, Mayfield, and Axtell. Its mascot is the Bulldog.
Serving 332 students in grades 9-12, Gunnison Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gunnison Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Gunnison Valley High School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
To Be Bulldog STRONG
School Mascot
Bulldogs
School Rankings
Gunnison Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gunnison Valley High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gunnison Valley High School's ranking?
Gunnison Valley High School is ranked #713 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Gunnison Valley High School often compared to?
Gunnison Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manti High School, North Sanpete High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gunnison Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Gunnison Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gunnison Valley High School?
332 students attend Gunnison Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gunnison Valley High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunnison Valley High School?
Gunnison Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gunnison Valley High School offer ?
Gunnison Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gunnison Valley High School part of?
Gunnison Valley High School is part of South Sanpete School District.
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