Serving 17 students in grades 6-12, Thompsen 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 <50% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Utah state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% 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 6-12
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% UT state average).
How many students attend Thompsen High School?
17 students attend Thompsen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Thompsen High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompsen High School?
Thompsen High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thompsen High School offer ?
Thompsen High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Thompsen High School part of?
Thompsen High School is part of Duchesne School District.
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