Box Elder High

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Box Elder High ranks 78 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Box Elder High is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Brigham City, Utah, with a total enrollment of 1,583 students. The school is part of the Box Elder School District, which is ranked 57 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Box Elder High has performed relatively well on the Utah Aspire Plus assessments, with 10th-grade proficiency rates in 2023-2024 of 46.9% in English Language Arts, 24.7% in Mathematics, and 28.5% in Science. These scores are generally higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from a high of 14th out of 123 Utah high schools in 2017-2018 to 78th out of 138 in 2023-2024. Compared to nearby schools, Ridgeline High School in the Cache District outperforms Box Elder High on academic metrics.

In terms of socioeconomic status, Box Elder High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 22.8% in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests a higher socioeconomic status compared to some nearby schools, such as Sunrise High School and Ben Lomond High, which have significantly higher percentages of students from low-income families. However, Box Elder High also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 23.6, which is higher than the ratios at some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 10-12

380 S 600 W
Brigham City, UT 84302

(435) 734-4840

District: Box Elder District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,977

Feeder schools for Box Elder High:

Elementary:	Discovery School
	Lake View School
	Three Mile Creek School
	Willard School
Middle:	Young Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 23.6

Number of students: 1,583

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Box Elder High ranks worse than 56.5% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.77. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Box Elder High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Box Elder High is $9,977, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Box Elder District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Box Elder High:

SchoolDigger ranks Box Elder High 78^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Box Elder High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Box Elder District:

SchoolDigger ranks Box Elder District 57^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Box Elder High

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Rank History for all students at Box Elder High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	44.17	85^th	142	40.1%
2009	47.91	76^th	148	48.6%
2010	48.32	75^th	153	51.0%
2011	42.12	96^th	164	41.5%
2012	50.34	73^rd	166	56.0%
2013	56.76	55^th	167	67.1%
2014	52.72	49^th	120	59.2%
2015	59.15	39^th	131	70.2%
2016	67.97	25^th	129	80.6%
2017	66.06	24^th	125	80.8%
2018	67.26	14^th	123	88.6%
2019	57.88	51^st	136	62.5%
2021	58.68	42^nd	129	67.4%
2022	57.38	46^th	131	64.9%
2023	60.44	43^rd	139	69.1%
2024	42.77	78^th	138	43.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Box Elder High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	49.55	43^rd	84	48.8%
2023	79.84	12^th	93	87.1%
2024	69.55	22^nd	93	76.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Box Elder High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	46.28	27^th	62	56.5%
2023	56.96	24^th	66	63.6%
2024	29.27	51^st	72	29.2%

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Rank History for White students at Box Elder High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	50.94	54^th	123	56.1%
2023	50.52	49^th	122	59.8%
2024	34.05	85^th	123	30.9%

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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 Box Elder High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1340	0	20	67	17	n/a	n/a	0	1444
1989	1418	0	13	64	16	n/a	n/a	0	1511
1990	1503	1	13	58	14	n/a	n/a	0	1589
1991	1564	3	16	64	14	n/a	n/a	0	1661
1992	1667	2	25	76	14	n/a	n/a	0	1784
1993	1737	0	19	87	23	n/a	n/a	0	1866
1994	1828	0	21	86	17	n/a	n/a	0	1952
1995	1944	3	27	104	28	n/a	n/a	0	2106
1996	1944	3	27	104	28	n/a	n/a	0	2106
1997	1467	3	17	69	17	n/a	n/a	0	1573
1998	1528	4	14	69	16	n/a	n/a	0	1631
1999	1500	4	15	59	8	n/a	n/a	0	1586
2000	1460	2	21	75	12	n/a	n/a	0	1570
2001	1386	2	22	58	14	n/a	n/a	0	1482
2002	1308	0	10	57	13	n/a	n/a	0	1388
2003	1308	0	10	57	13	n/a	n/a	0	1388
2004	1256	0	12	68	19	n/a	n/a	0	1355
2005	1217	0	15	96	22	n/a	n/a	0	1350
2006	1249	1	19	108	27	n/a	n/a	0	1404
2007	1258	3	15	108	19	n/a	n/a	0	1403
2008	1279	5	22	105	13	n/a	n/a	0	1424
2009	1276	5	13	99	10	n/a	n/a	2	1405
2010	1215	9	12	109	18	n/a	n/a	12	1375
2011	1235	15	8	102	15	3	3	0	1381
2012	1203	14	9	105	13	4	6	0	1354
2013	1251	9	10	109	12	2	12	0	1405
2014	1209	13	15	117	8	4	12	0	1378
2015	1264	16	11	133	13	5	16	0	1458
2016	1235	16	14	145	12	9	14	0	1445
2017	1213	18	11	162	12	9	16	0	1441
2018	1237	15	13	154	11	12	21	0	1463
2019	1265	17	12	150	11	9	16	0	1480
2020	1286	9	7	169	13	11	27	0	1522
2021	1249	6	6	166	10	11	36	1	1485
2022	1300	2	5	155	9	8	35	1	1515
2023	1347	6	3	176	10	5	35	1	1583

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Box Elder High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1444	74.6	19.3	n/a
1989	1511	77.1	19.5	n/a
1990	1589	73.0	21.7	6.4
1991	1661	74.0	22.4	7.5
1992	1784	75.0	23.7	7.9
1993	1866	79.0	23.6	10
1994	1952	82.0	23.8	11.3
1995	2106	89.7	23.5	14.4
1996	2106	89.7	23.5	14.4
1997	1573	73.7	21.3	8.9
1998	1631	77.0	21.2	8.3
1999	1586	81.4	19.5	15.1
2000	1570	73.3	21.4	16.7
2001	1482	63.6	23.3	18.8
2002	1388	61.2	22.7	22.8
2003	1388	61.2	22.7	22.8
2004	1355	61.2	22.1	22.5
2005	1350	56.4	23.9	24.5
2006	1404	65.0	21.6	25.8
2007	1403	60.7	23.1	0
2008	1424	58.1	24.5	14.3
2009	1405	65.8	22.6	23.2
2010	1375	59.2	23.2	29.6
2011	1381	57.5	23.9	29
2012	1354	60.1	22.5	38.2
2013	1405	59.2	23.7	63.3
2014	1378	58.5	23.5	28.6
2015	1458	n/a	n/a	26
2016	1445	n/a	n/a	26.6
2017	1441	58.5	24.6	28.9
2018	1463	n/a	n/a	26.7
2019	1480	61.0	24.2	26.1
2020	1522	62.2	24.4	26.1
2021	1485	n/a	n/a	21.1
2022	1515	67.7	22.3	22.4
2023	1583	66.9	23.6	22.8

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 Box Elder High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1444	74.6	19.3	n/a
1989	1511	77.1	19.5	n/a
1990	1589	73.0	21.7	6.4
1991	1661	74.0	22.4	7.5
1992	1784	75.0	23.7	7.9
1993	1866	79.0	23.6	10
1994	1952	82.0	23.8	11.3
1995	2106	89.7	23.5	14.4
1996	2106	89.7	23.5	14.4
1997	1573	73.7	21.3	8.9
1998	1631	77.0	21.2	8.3
1999	1586	81.4	19.5	15.1
2000	1570	73.3	21.4	16.7
2001	1482	63.6	23.3	18.8
2002	1388	61.2	22.7	22.8
2003	1388	61.2	22.7	22.8
2004	1355	61.2	22.1	22.5
2005	1350	56.4	23.9	24.5
2006	1404	65.0	21.6	25.8
2007	1403	60.7	23.1	0
2008	1424	58.1	24.5	14.3
2009	1405	65.8	22.6	23.2
2010	1375	59.2	23.2	29.6
2011	1381	57.5	23.9	29
2012	1354	60.1	22.5	38.2
2013	1405	59.2	23.7	63.3
2014	1378	58.5	23.5	28.6
2015	1458	n/a	n/a	26
2016	1445	n/a	n/a	26.6
2017	1441	58.5	24.6	28.9
2018	1463	n/a	n/a	26.7
2019	1480	61.0	24.2	26.1
2020	1522	62.2	24.4	26.1
2021	1485	n/a	n/a	21.1
2022	1515	67.7	22.3	22.4
2023	1583	66.9	23.6	22.8

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 Box Elder High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$433 (4.3%)	$9,544 (95.7%)	$9,977

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Box Elder High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 51^st of 136 High schools	Ranks 43^rd of 139 High schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Box Elder High)	58.5	52.3	6.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Box Elder District)	54.7	47	7.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Box Elder High)	38.9	29.7	9.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Box Elder District)	37.5	25.9	11.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (Box Elder High)	31.6	37.5	5.9%
10th Grade Science (Box Elder District)	29.9	30.5	0.6%
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	1480	1583	7%
African American	17	6	64.7%
American Indian	11	10	9.1%
Asian	12	3	75%
Hispanic	150	176	17.3%
Pacific Islander	9	5	44.4%
White	1265	1347	6.5%
Two or More Races	16	35	118.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.1%	22.8%	3.3%

Schools Near Box Elder 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)		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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Box Elder High	Public	10-12	380 S 600 W	Brigham City	84302	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	No	No	No	(435) 734-4840	1,583	67	23.6	22.8%	1,347 (85.1%)	6 (0.4%)	176 (11.1%)	3 (0.2%)	10 (0.6%)	5 (0.3%)	35 (2.2%)	42.8	78^th of 138 public high schools	43.5%		60.4	43^rd of 139 public high schools	69.1%	35		46.9		24.7		28.5	$9,977	$433	$9,544
Sunrise High School	Public	5-12	230 W 200 S	Brigham City	84302	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	No	No	No	(435) 734-4834	159	15	10.7	39.6%	130 (81.8%)	1 (0.6%)	22 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.1%)								(n/a)							$10,708	$367	$10,342
Weber High	Public	10-12	430 W Weber High Dr	Ogden	84414	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 476-3700	2,037	93	21.7	15.2%	1,759 (86.4%)	9 (0.4%)	177 (8.7%)	22 (1.1%)	7 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	57 (2.8%)	57.6	51^st of 138 public high schools	63.0%		54.7	56^th of 139 public high schools	59.7%	5		45.2		31.5		38.9	$8,907	$352	$8,554
Mountain Crest High	Public	8-12	255 S 800 E	Hyrum	84319	Cache County	Cache District	No	No	No	No	(435) 245-6093	1,538	62	24.6	35.2%	1,326 (86.2%)	13 (0.8%)	153 (9.9%)	8 (0.5%)	6 (0.4%)	10 (0.7%)	22 (1.4%)	24	108^th of 138 public high schools	21.7%		54.5	57^th of 139 public high schools	59.0%	51	30.8	27.3	28.3	12.7	41.0	23.9	$9,429	$465	$8,964
Fremont High	Public	10-12	1900 N 4700 W	Plain City	84404	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 452-4000	2,160	95	22.6	10.4%	1,934 (89.5%)	15 (0.7%)	150 (6.9%)	12 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	9 (0.4%)	36 (1.7%)	53	61^st of 138 public high schools	55.8%		33.9	89^th of 139 public high schools	36.0%	28		45.5		22.4		42.6	$8,888	$342	$8,547
Ridgeline High School	Public	8-12	180 N 300 W	Millville	84326	Cache County	Cache District	No	No	No	No	(435) 792-7780	1,813	71	25.6	26.7%	1,555 (85.8%)	8 (0.4%)	175 (9.7%)	21 (1.2%)	9 (0.5%)	9 (0.5%)	36 (2.0%)	59.7	47^th of 138 public high schools	65.9%		57.7	48^th of 139 public high schools	65.5%	1	48.3	45.6	49.9	32.0	43.9	28.6	$8,756	$404	$8,352
Bear River High	Public	10-12	1450 S Main	Garland	84312	Box Elder County	Box Elder District	No	No	No	No	(435) 734-4840	1,172	47	25.0	22.4%	1,028 (87.7%)	4 (0.3%)	112 (9.6%)	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	7 (0.6%)	11 (0.9%)	23	110^th of 138 public high schools	20.3%		27.2	106^th of 139 public high schools	23.7%	4		36.1		18.5		22.9	$11,703	$467	$11,235
Malan's Peak Secondary	Public	7-12	790 W 12th St	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	No	(801) 334-0271	38	11	3.3	7.9%	12 (31.6%)	7 (18.4%)	12 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.9%)								(n/a)
Weber Innovation High School	Public	6-12	1007 W 12th Street	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Weber District	No	No	No	No	(801) 476-6500	390	11	34.7	19.5%	332 (85.1%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (10.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.3%)	87.9	11^th of 138 public high schools	92.0%		49.2	69^th of 139 public high schools	50.4%	58	70.1	53.7	59.1	47.6	67.2	41.5	$11,083	$377	$10,706
Ben Lomond High	Public	10-12	1080 9th Street	Ogden	84404	Weber County	Ogden City District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 737-7900	1,169	53	22.1	43.8%	404 (34.6%)	14 (1.2%)	703 (60.1%)	7 (0.6%)	5 (0.4%)	8 (0.7%)	28 (2.4%)	5.8	134^th of 138 public high schools	2.9%		6.7	131^st of 139 public high schools	5.8%	3		20.3		8.6		13.7	$10,365	$1,303	$9,063

Frequently Asked Questions about Box Elder High

How many students attend Box Elder High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,583 students attended Box Elder High.

Is Box Elder High a good school?

Box Elder High ranks 78^th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Box Elder High?

Students at Box Elder High are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Box Elder High in?

Box Elder District

What schools feed into Box Elder High?

Box Elder High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Discovery School
Elementary : Lake View School
Elementary : Three Mile Creek School
Elementary : Willard School
Middle : Young Intermediate

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