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Dugway Proving Ground, Utah

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Dugway Elementary School, Grades K-6, and Dugway High School, Grades 7-12, are in the Tooele County School District . The student to teacher ratio at Dugway Elementary School can vary, but generally range from 15-25 students per classroom to teacher. There is one classroom per grade level. Dugway High School classes offer low student to teacher ratio. Graduating high school classes size average 20 students per year.

To enroll a child in school, he or she must reach the age of five by September 1 of the year of enrollment. Enrollment requirements include a complete physical, a copy of the child's birth certificate, immunization records and Social Security Number.

Dugway High School is limited in it's sports offered due to the small student body size. Students are currently competing in basketball, volleyball, baseball, golf, track, and cross country. Children first to fifth grade have the opportunity to participate in organized sports offered by the Dugway MWR program, such as basketball and baseball.

Several private schools can be found in the Salt Lake City area located 80 miles or more from the installation. No public transportation is available from Dugway to Salt Lake City. The only private school that currently offers boarding facilities is Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant.

If you are planning to homeschool your child, you must submit a signed affidavit with the minor's school district. For further assistance contact your School Liaison Officer at 435-831-2828 or DSN 312-789-2828.

Adult Education is available at The Dugway Education Center. You are encouraged to take advantage of the programs and services offered.

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