Serving 81 students in grades 10-12, Lighthouse 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
72%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% UT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lighthouse High School?
The graduation rate of Lighthouse High School is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lighthouse High School?
81 students attend Lighthouse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lighthouse High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lighthouse High School?
Lighthouse High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lighthouse High School offer ?
Lighthouse High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Lighthouse High School part of?
Lighthouse High School is part of Carbon School District.
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