Uintah High School

1880 W 500 N
Vernal, UT 84078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,808 students in grades 9-12, Uintah 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 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 17% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in UT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Uintah High School's student population of 1,808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,808 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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School Rankings

Uintah 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 Uintah High School is 0.30, 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)
#777 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Uintah High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
18%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Uintah 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)
36%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Uintah 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)
23%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Uintah High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Uintah 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 Uintah High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Uintah High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Uintah 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%
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Uintah High School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Uintah High School and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Uintah 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Uintah 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 Uintah High School's ranking?
Uintah High School is ranked #777 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uintah High School?
The graduation rate of Uintah High School is 89%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Uintah High School?
1,808 students attend Uintah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Uintah High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uintah High School?
Uintah High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Uintah High School offer ?
Uintah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Uintah High School part of?
Uintah High School is part of Uintah School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,808 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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