Serving 2,531 students in grades 9-12, Wasatch 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 34% (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 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 2,531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wasatch High School's student population of 2,531 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wasatch 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 Wasatch High School is 0.36, 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
#419 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
78%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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 Wasatch High School's ranking?
Wasatch High School is ranked #419 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Wasatch High School often compared to?
Wasatch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis High School, Bountiful High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% 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 Wasatch High School?
The graduation rate of Wasatch High School is 93%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wasatch High School?
2,531 students attend Wasatch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wasatch High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wasatch High School?
Wasatch High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Wasatch High School offer ?
Wasatch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wasatch High School part of?
Wasatch High School is part of Wasatch School District.
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