Serving 2,452 students in grades 10-12, Syracuse 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 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 2,452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Syracuse High School's student population of 2,452 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
2,452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Syracuse 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 Syracuse High School is 0.33, 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
#570 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Syracuse High School's ranking?
Syracuse High School is ranked #570 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Syracuse High School often compared to?
Syracuse High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearfield High School, Layton High School by visitors of our site.
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 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Syracuse High School?
The graduation rate of Syracuse High School is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Syracuse High School?
2,452 students attend Syracuse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Syracuse High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Syracuse High School?
Syracuse High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Syracuse High School offer ?
Syracuse High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Syracuse High School part of?
Syracuse High School is part of Davis School District.
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