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Duchesne District

Utah · Public School District
15
Schools
5,435
Students
$11,849
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
41.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
81.6%
Graduation Rate
-4.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Duchesne District is a public school district in Utah serving 5,435 students across 15 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,849 is below the national average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 55/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Altamont SchoolPK–06359
Centennial SchoolKG–05524
Duchesne SchoolPK–06442
East SchoolPK–05439
Kings Peak SchoolKG–05462
Myton SchoolKG–05122
Neola SchoolKG–05148
Tabiona SchoolKG–06113
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Roosevelt Jr High06–08829
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Altamont High07–12254
Duchesne High07–12396
Tabiona High07–1272
Union High09–121,153
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Basin Online SchoolKG–1254
Con Amore SchoolPK–1268
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,849-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
39%
State
49.3%
Local (property tax)
38.7%
Federal
12.1%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
5,435
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.6%
Opportunity Score55/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,849, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Duchesne District?
Duchesne District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 5,435 students.
What is the graduation rate for Duchesne District?
The graduation rate is 81.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Duchesne District spend per student?
Duchesne District spends $11,849 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Duchesne District?
41% of students in Duchesne District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Duchesne District?
No, Duchesne District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Duchesne District serve?
Duchesne District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Duchesne District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Duchesne District is 55/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.