Is American Fork High a good school?

American Fork High ranks 26 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend American Fork High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,335 students attended American Fork High.

What is the racial makeup of American Fork High?

Students at American Fork High are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into American Fork High?

American Fork High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Barratt School Elementary : Deerfield School Elementary : Forbes School Elementary : Greenwood School Elementary : Legacy School Elementary : Shelley School Middle : American Fork Junior High

American Fork High

Summary:

American Fork High is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in American Fork, Utah, with a total enrollment of 2,412 students. The school is part of the Alpine School District, which is ranked 26th out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

American Fork High consistently performs above the state and district averages in proficiency rates for the Utah Aspire Plus assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates were 57.2% in ELA, 30.5% in Math, and 46% in Science, compared to the state averages of 44.6%, 27.5%, and 33.8%, respectively. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 30 out of 138 Utah high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. American Fork High also stands out for its exceptional performance in serving students with special needs, ranking 1st out of 16 Utah high schools in the 2021-2022 school year and earning a 5-star rating in this category.

While American Fork High consistently outperforms the state and district averages, its performance is mixed compared to the nearby high schools, such as Skyridge High School and Lone Peak High, which have higher proficiency rates in several subject areas and higher statewide rankings. Additionally, American Fork High's spending per student ($8,219 in 2018-2019) is lower than some of the nearby schools, suggesting that the school is able to achieve its strong academic performance with relatively lower per-student funding.

Detail:

Public 10-12

510 N 600 E
American Fork, UT 84003

(801) 610-8800

District: Alpine District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,219

Feeder schools for American Fork High:

Elementary:	Barratt School
	Deerfield School
	Forbes School
	Greenwood School
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	Legacy School
	Shelley School
Middle:	American Fork Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 26.0

Number of students: 2,335

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details American Fork High ranks better than 81.2% of high schools in Utah. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked high schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at American Fork High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.1%), Hispanic (11.6%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at American Fork High is 26. 7 high schools in the Alpine District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare American Fork High employs 89.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at American Fork High is $8,219. 6 high schools in the Alpine District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

American Fork High:

SchoolDigger ranks American Fork High 26^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See American Fork High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Alpine District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine District 26^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for American Fork High

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Rank History for all students at American Fork High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	55.28	55^th	142	61.3%
2009	52.49	62^nd	148	58.1%
2010	51.55	65^th	153	57.5%
2011	46.34	89^th	164	45.7%
2012	56.50	47^th	166	71.7%
2013	72.63	10^th	167	94.0%
2014	66.77	21^st	120	82.5%
2015	68.75	22^nd	131	83.2%
2016	54.77	47^th	129	63.6%
2017	64.81	26^th	125	79.2%
2018	59.31	24^th	123	80.5%
2019	60.42	46^th	136	66.2%
2021	59.35	39^th	129	69.8%
2022	66.80	29^th	131	77.9%
2023	78.50	20^th	139	85.6%
2024	73.07	26^th	138	81.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at American Fork High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	96.59	1^st	16	93.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at American Fork High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	85.62	9^th	84	89.3%
2023	82.05	9^th	93	90.3%
2024	75.54	16^th	93	82.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at American Fork High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	78.28	12^th	62	80.6%
2023	95.20	3^rd	66	95.5%
2024	72.19	13^th	72	81.9%

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Rank History for White students at American Fork High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	59.03	40^th	123	67.5%
2023	72.48	22^nd	122	82.0%
2024	70.67	23^rd	123	81.3%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for American Fork High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1362	0	11	26	12	n/a	n/a	0	1411
1989	1420	0	10	20	15	n/a	n/a	0	1465
1990	1517	0	16	21	17	n/a	n/a	0	1571
1991	1559	1	34	20	12	n/a	n/a	0	1626
1992	1652	0	38	22	11	n/a	n/a	0	1723
1993	1792	3	37	25	12	n/a	n/a	0	1869
1994	1922	0	19	27	11	n/a	n/a	0	1979
1995	2079	3	17	19	8	n/a	n/a	0	2126
1996	2079	3	17	19	8	n/a	n/a	0	2126
1997	2174	3	21	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	2221
1998	1152	4	12	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	1191
1999	1129	5	11	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1171
2000	1069	2	8	30	4	n/a	n/a	0	1113
2001	1042	6	15	37	5	n/a	n/a	0	1105
2002	1227	5	19	45	4	n/a	n/a	0	1300
2003	1227	5	19	45	4	n/a	n/a	0	1300
2004	1339	2	19	49	5	n/a	n/a	0	1414
2005	1418	6	21	69	7	n/a	n/a	0	1521
2006	1515	7	25	72	6	n/a	n/a	0	1625
2007	1551	10	26	74	10	n/a	n/a	0	1671
2008	1709	22	29	86	10	n/a	n/a	0	1856
2009	1725	19	35	86	7	n/a	n/a	0	1872
2010	1739	15	26	83	8	n/a	n/a	39	1910
2011	1817	11	20	80	4	19	3	0	1954
2012	1851	15	27	78	6	21	3	0	2001
2013	1885	21	25	113	4	20	46	0	2114
2014	1860	17	29	125	4	26	52	0	2113
2015	1914	13	24	138	11	23	58	0	2181
2016	2013	15	31	152	9	21	79	0	2320
2017	2050	14	30	171	10	13	72	0	2360
2018	1950	20	21	189	5	16	74	0	2275
2019	1990	18	16	197	4	13	65	0	2303
2020	1976	18	20	193	3	19	70	0	2299
2021	2065	17	19	200	3	23	82	1	2410
2022	1999	10	20	224	8	25	90	0	2376
2023	2013	14	17	239	11	23	95	0	2412
2024	1918	12	22	272	12	25	74	0	2335

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at American Fork High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1411	65.6	21.5	n/a
1989	1465	70.5	20.7	n/a
1990	1571	66.0	23.8	9
1991	1626	65.8	24.7	8.9
1992	1723	67.0	25.7	9.9
1993	1869	67.6	27.6	8.6
1994	1979	76.6	25.8	10
1995	2126	92.2	23.1	7.5
1996	2126	92.2	23.1	7.5
1997	2221	91.2	24.4	9.3
1998	1191	62.5	19.1	13.4
1999	1171	64.1	18.3	38.3
2000	1113	62.2	17.9	23.5
2001	1105	50.3	22.0	17.4
2002	1300	55.5	23.4	25.2
2003	1300	55.5	23.4	25.2
2004	1414	60.2	23.5	26.6
2005	1521	63.0	24.1	16
2006	1625	86.0	18.9	19.6
2007	1671	70.2	23.8	0
2008	1856	71.2	26.1	8.5
2009	1872	53.6	22.7	14.6
2010	1910	76.6	24.9	21.3
2011	1954	72.9	26.7	20.1
2012	2001	77.9	25.6	20.2
2013	2114	81.5	25.9	29.9
2014	2113	84.6	24.9	20.8
2015	2181	n/a	n/a	19.9
2016	2320	n/a	n/a	19.4
2017	2360	84.6	27.8	17.2
2018	2275	n/a	n/a	16
2019	2303	89.6	25.6	15.8
2020	2299	85.9	26.7	11.9
2021	2410	n/a	n/a	11.8
2022	2376	88.1	26.9	11.5
2023	2412	89.1	27.0	13.1
2024	2335	89.7	26.0	13.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio American Fork High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1411	65.6	21.5	n/a
1989	1465	70.5	20.7	n/a
1990	1571	66.0	23.8	9
1991	1626	65.8	24.7	8.9
1992	1723	67.0	25.7	9.9
1993	1869	67.6	27.6	8.6
1994	1979	76.6	25.8	10
1995	2126	92.2	23.1	7.5
1996	2126	92.2	23.1	7.5
1997	2221	91.2	24.4	9.3
1998	1191	62.5	19.1	13.4
1999	1171	64.1	18.3	38.3
2000	1113	62.2	17.9	23.5
2001	1105	50.3	22.0	17.4
2002	1300	55.5	23.4	25.2
2003	1300	55.5	23.4	25.2
2004	1414	60.2	23.5	26.6
2005	1521	63.0	24.1	16
2006	1625	86.0	18.9	19.6
2007	1671	70.2	23.8	0
2008	1856	71.2	26.1	8.5
2009	1872	53.6	22.7	14.6
2010	1910	76.6	24.9	21.3
2011	1954	72.9	26.7	20.1
2012	2001	77.9	25.6	20.2
2013	2114	81.5	25.9	29.9
2014	2113	84.6	24.9	20.8
2015	2181	n/a	n/a	19.9
2016	2320	n/a	n/a	19.4
2017	2360	84.6	27.8	17.2
2018	2275	n/a	n/a	16
2019	2303	89.6	25.6	15.8
2020	2299	85.9	26.7	11.9
2021	2410	n/a	n/a	11.8
2022	2376	88.1	26.9	11.5
2023	2412	89.1	27.0	13.1
2024	2335	89.7	26.0	13.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for American Fork High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$231 (2.8%)	$7,987 (97.2%)	$8,219

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on American Fork High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 46^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 20^th of 139 High schools	19.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (American Fork High)	54.1	55.2	1.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	51.4	49.4	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (American Fork High)	36.9	36.1	0.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	41.7	29.7	12%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (American Fork High)	39.7	51.8	12.1%
10th Grade Science (Alpine District)	39.5	37.6	1.9%
10th Grade Science (Utah)	33	32.2	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2303	2412	4.7%
African American	18	14	22.2%
American Indian	4	11	175%
Asian	16	17	6.3%
Hispanic	197	239	21.3%
Pacific Islander	13	23	76.9%
White	1990	2013	1.2%
Two or More Races	65	95	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.8%	13.1%	2.8%

Schools Near American Fork High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)		RISE Mathematics (2024)		RISE Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
American Fork High	Public	10-12	510 N 600 E	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8800	2,335	90	26.0	13.2%	1,918 (82.1%)	12 (0.5%)	272 (11.6%)	22 (0.9%)	12 (0.5%)	25 (1.1%)	74 (3.2%)	73.1	26^th of 138 public high schools	81.2%		78.5	20^th of 139 public high schools	85.6%	6		57.2		30.5		46.0							$8,219	$231	$7,987
East Shore Online	Public, Virtual	9-12	1551 W 1000 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 227-2440	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Summit High	Public	7-12	704 S Utah Valley Drive	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8183	108	16	6.7	39.8%	77 (71.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (22.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	3 (2.8%)								(n/a)													$48,927	$314	$48,613
Polaris High School	Public	9-12	708 So Utah Valley Drive	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8180	200	22	9.2	41.5%	135 (67.5%)	4 (2.0%)	48 (24.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.0%)								(n/a)													$22,725	$566	$22,158
Lone Peak High	Public	10-12	10189 N 4800 W	Highland	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8810	2,507	89	28.2	6.7%	2,183 (87.1%)	23 (0.9%)	132 (5.3%)	37 (1.5%)	3 (0.1%)	23 (0.9%)	106 (4.2%)	81.1	14^th of 138 public high schools	89.9%		78.4	21^st of 139 public high schools	84.9%	7		58.0		39.0		46.8							$8,013	$243	$7,770
Lehi High	Public	10-12	180 N 500 E	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8805	2,082	77	26.9	11.5%	1,739 (83.5%)	20 (1.0%)	193 (9.3%)	5 (0.2%)	10 (0.5%)	20 (1.0%)	95 (4.6%)	55.4	57^th of 138 public high schools	58.7%		78.9	18^th of 139 public high schools	87.1%	39		47.8		28.5		36.9							$9,138	$262	$8,876
Pleasant Grove High	Public	10-12	700 E 200 S	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8170	2,009	79	25.3	16.6%	1,604 (79.8%)	17 (0.8%)	282 (14.0%)	11 (0.5%)	7 (0.3%)	16 (0.8%)	72 (3.6%)	38.3	88^th of 138 public high schools	36.2%		47.1	72^nd of 139 public high schools	48.2%	16		42.9		25.1		27.5							$8,110	$270	$7,840
Skyridge High School	Public	9-12	3000 North Center Street	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8820	2,469	89	27.8	10.4%	1,963 (79.5%)	21 (0.9%)	260 (10.5%)	39 (1.6%)	3 (0.1%)	53 (2.1%)	130 (5.3%)	72.1	28^th of 138 public high schools	79.7%		58.4	46^th of 139 public high schools	66.9%	18		51.8		31.6		49.6							$7,343	$235	$7,109
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	320 W 600 S	Lindon	84042	Utah County	Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 235-9000	635	34	18.5	6.6%	441 (69.4%)	5 (0.8%)	102 (16.1%)	56 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	28 (4.4%)	97.4	4^th of 138 public high schools	97.1%		96.3	4^th of 139 public high schools	97.1%		75.3	81.1	61.8	68.2	61.2	58.5	61.0	58.1	52.2	41.4	65.0	61.9	$6,273	$122	$6,151
Timpanogos High	Public	10-12	1450 N 200 E	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8175	1,455	61	23.9	22.5%	1,038 (71.3%)	10 (0.7%)	333 (22.9%)	18 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	16 (1.1%)	37 (2.5%)	68.8	31^st of 138 public high schools	77.5%		62.2	40^th of 139 public high schools	71.2%	9		54.2		30.9		42.8							$8,923	$322	$8,602

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