Serving 103 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Blue Peak 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 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Peak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Peak High School's student population of 103 students has declined by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Peak 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 Blue Peak High School is 0.44, 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
#614 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
4%
1%
White
71%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Peak High School's ranking?
Blue Peak High School is ranked #614 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Peak High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Peak High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Blue Peak High School?
103 students attend Blue Peak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Blue Peak High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Peak High School?
Blue Peak High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Blue Peak High School offer ?
Blue Peak High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Blue Peak High School part of?
Blue Peak High School is part of Tooele School District.
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