Box Elder High School

380 S 600 W
Brigham City, UT 84302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,583 students in grades 10-12, Box Elder High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in UT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Box Elder High School's student population of 1,583 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,583 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Box Elder High School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Box Elder High School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#471 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Box Elder High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Box Elder High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Box Elder High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
43%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Box Elder High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Box Elder High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Box Elder High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Box Elder High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Box Elder High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Box Elder High School and the percentage of White public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Box Elder High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Box Elder High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Box Elder High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Box Elder High School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Box Elder High School and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Box Elder High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Box Elder High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Box Elder High School's ranking?
Box Elder High School is ranked #471 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Box Elder High School often compared to?
Box Elder High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Box Elder High School?
The graduation rate of Box Elder High School is 91%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Box Elder High School?
1,583 students attend Box Elder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Box Elder High School students are White, 11% 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 Box Elder High School?
Box Elder High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Box Elder High School offer ?
Box Elder High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Box Elder High School part of?
Box Elder High School is part of Box Elder School District.

School Reviews

2   12/29/2008
Many of students have been humiliated by a certain teacher. Yet when a complaint is filed, it gets swept under the rug. Where are the advicates for our childrens rights! The school board only cares for the TEACHER and not their students!
- Posted by Parent - tunk

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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