Serving 254 students in grades 7-12, Altamont 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Altamont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Altamont High School's student population of 254 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Altamont High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altamont High School is 0.17, 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
#724 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altamont High School's ranking?
Altamont High School is ranked #724 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Altamont High School often compared to?
Altamont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duchesne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Altamont High School?
The graduation rate of Altamont High School is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Altamont High School?
254 students attend Altamont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Altamont High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altamont High School?
Altamont High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Altamont High School offer ?
Altamont High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Altamont High School part of?
Altamont High School is part of Duchesne School District.
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