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Parowan High

Summary:

Parowan High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Parowan, Utah, with a total enrollment of 363 students. The school is part of the Iron District, which is ranked 31 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parowan High has demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking 16th out of 138 Utah high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as RISE and Utah Aspire Plus, is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Parowan High's 9th-grade students scored 62.5% proficient or better in Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40% and the Iron District average of 44.5%.

Parowan High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 25.07% to 31.52% over the past three school years, which is lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,490, higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools in the Iron District, such as Launch High, Cedar City High, and Canyon View High, Parowan High generally outperforms them on academic measures, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 50 W 100 N
       Parowan, UT  84761

(435) 477-3366

District: Iron District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,490 Help


Feeder schools for Parowan High:

Elementary:    Parowan School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.4% Help


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Compare Details Parowan High ranks better than 53.3% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Parowan High ranks better than 88.4% of high schools in Utah. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Iron District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.01. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Parowan High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parowan High is $11,490, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Iron District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parowan High:

SchoolDigger ranks Parowan High 98th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Parowan High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Parowan High 16th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Parowan High in the ranking list.)

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Iron District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iron District 31st of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parowan High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Parowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 53.08 111th 200 44.5%
2009 61.25 80th 205 61.0%
2010 68.76 49th 201 75.6%
2011 60.69 101st 222 54.5%
2012 54.43 144th 238 39.5%
2013 59.10 123rd 243 49.4%
2014 42.12 119th 185 35.7%
2015 35.21 147th 210 30.0%
2016 34.31 149th 209 28.7%
2017 49.35 113th 206 45.1%
2018 55.95 82nd 172 52.3%
2019 71.43 49th 222 77.9%
2021 29.64 157th 213 26.3%
2022 58.78 88th 209 57.9%
2023 72.28 50th 216 76.9%
2024 52.02 98th 210 53.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Parowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.94 112th 191 41.4%
2023 60.17 70th 191 63.4%
2024 38.73 119th 183 35.0%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Parowan High

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Rank History for all high school students at Parowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 72.93 7th 142 95.1%
2009 60.74 33rd 148 77.7%
2010 58.22 34th 153 77.8%
2011 61.11 27th 164 83.5%
2012 55.47 50th 166 69.9%
2013 41.37 109th 167 34.7%
2014 53.50 46th 120 61.7%
2015 55.43 49th 131 62.6%
2016 53.00 49th 129 62.0%
2017 43.22 66th 125 47.2%
2018 44.45 62nd 123 49.6%
2019 40.61 83rd 136 39.0%
2021 51.31 53rd 129 58.9%
2022 56.56 50th 131 61.8%
2023 63.81 37th 139 73.4%
2024 79.01 16th 138 88.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Parowan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.20 68th 123 44.7%
2023 56.77 43rd 122 64.8%
2024 72.57 22nd 123 82.1%
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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.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Parowan High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 287 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 293
1989 317 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 321
1990 319 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1991 323 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1992 370 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1993 375 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1994 418 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 405 0 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 412
1996 405 0 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 412
1997 420 0 4 7 3 n/a n/a 0 434
1998 389 0 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 405
1999 380 0 2 17 4 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 381 0 3 12 5 n/a n/a 0 401
2001 383 0 3 13 5 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 359 2 2 16 5 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 359 2 2 16 5 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 340 2 3 15 5 n/a n/a 1 366
2005 327 2 3 17 6 n/a n/a 0 355
2006 355 2 2 23 8 n/a n/a 0 390
2007 371 3 3 21 6 n/a n/a 0 404
2008 407 2 3 22 5 n/a n/a 1 440
2009 380 2 5 12 3 n/a n/a 1 403
2010 364 1 2 22 1 n/a n/a 10 400
2011 335 1 3 30 1 2 1 0 373
2012 322 1 4 29 6 2 3 0 367
2013 313 0 0 28 9 1 7 0 358
2014 287 0 0 28 7 0 5 0 327
2015 269 0 0 28 3 1 6 0 307
2016 286 0 0 22 4 1 5 0 318
2017 305 0 0 24 2 1 7 0 339
2018 324 1 0 23 3 1 4 0 356
2019 333 1 2 24 4 1 5 0 370
2020 338 0 1 24 3 1 5 0 372
2021 320 0 0 21 3 1 4 0 349
2022 331 0 0 14 2 1 3 0 351
2023 342 1 0 13 2 1 4 0 363

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parowan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 16.8 17.4 n/a
1989 321 17.8 18.0 n/a
1990 322 16.8 19.1 19.6
1991 327 19.1 17.1 42.8
1992 374 16.8 22.2 20.6
1993 378 18.6 20.3 0
1994 421 16.8 25.1 24.7
1995 412 21.7 19.0 20.9
1996 412 21.7 19.0 20.9
1997 434 21.0 20.7 22.8
1998 405 21.0 19.3 24
1999 403 22.3 18.1 32
2000 401 21.7 18.5 36.7
2001 404 20.0 20.2 39.6
2002 384 20.3 18.9 41.9
2003 384 20.3 18.9 41.9
2004 366 22.5 16.3 40.5
2005 355 21.2 16.7 0
2006 390 21.0 18.6 0
2007 404 13.3 30.4 0
2008 440 21.1 20.9 27.6
2009 403 6.1 25.8 29.4
2010 400 20.3 19.6 36.9
2011 373 21.3 17.4 40.8
2012 367 20.5 17.8 55.9
2013 358 20.1 17.7 55.6
2014 327 20.3 16.0 30.6
2015 307 n/a n/a 34.5
2016 318 n/a n/a 36.2
2017 339 20.3 16.6 39.8
2018 356 n/a n/a 36.5
2019 370 17.8 20.7 38.4
2020 372 19.2 19.3 37.1
2021 349 n/a n/a 31.5
2022 351 20.5 17.0 25.1
2023 363 20.4 17.7 31.4

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 Parowan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 16.8 17.4 n/a
1989 321 17.8 18.0 n/a
1990 322 16.8 19.1 19.6
1991 327 19.1 17.1 42.8
1992 374 16.8 22.2 20.6
1993 378 18.6 20.3 0
1994 421 16.8 25.1 24.7
1995 412 21.7 19.0 20.9
1996 412 21.7 19.0 20.9
1997 434 21.0 20.7 22.8
1998 405 21.0 19.3 24
1999 403 22.3 18.1 32
2000 401 21.7 18.5 36.7
2001 404 20.0 20.2 39.6
2002 384 20.3 18.9 41.9
2003 384 20.3 18.9 41.9
2004 366 22.5 16.3 40.5
2005 355 21.2 16.7 0
2006 390 21.0 18.6 0
2007 404 13.3 30.4 0
2008 440 21.1 20.9 27.6
2009 403 6.1 25.8 29.4
2010 400 20.3 19.6 36.9
2011 373 21.3 17.4 40.8
2012 367 20.5 17.8 55.9
2013 358 20.1 17.7 55.6
2014 327 20.3 16.0 30.6
2015 307 n/a n/a 34.5
2016 318 n/a n/a 36.2
2017 339 20.3 16.6 39.8
2018 356 n/a n/a 36.5
2019 370 17.8 20.7 38.4
2020 372 19.2 19.3 37.1
2021 349 n/a n/a 31.5
2022 351 20.5 17.0 25.1
2023 363 20.4 17.7 31.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Parowan High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $385 (3.4%) $11,105 (96.6%) $11,490

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 49th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 50th of 216 Middle schools
 1.1%
Ranks 83rd of 136 High schoolsRanks 37th of 139 High schools
 34.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Parowan High)53.450.9
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)50.447.3
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Parowan High)55.247.5
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)50.345.8
 4.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Parowan High)55.950
 5.9%
   7th Grade Science (Iron District)5155.3
 4.3%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Parowan High)45.669.4
 23.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)51.155.6
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Parowan High)53.733.9
 19.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)47.444.2
 3.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Parowan High)49.367.3
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Iron District)55.258.8
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Parowan High)4258.7
 16.7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)49.146.7
 2.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Parowan High)42.624.4
 18.2%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)38.829.9
 8.9%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (Parowan High)3057.5
 27.5%
   9th Grade Science (Iron District)3841.7
 3.7%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Parowan High)36.822.9
 13.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)36.527
 9.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)36.327.7
 8.6%
10th Grade Science (Parowan High)26.842.3
 15.5%
   10th Grade Science (Iron District)33.737.5
 3.8%
   10th Grade Science (Utah)3332.2
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students370363
 1.9%
African American11
American Indian42
 50%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2413
 45.8%
Pacific Islander11
White333342
 2.7%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.4%31.4%
 7%

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Students at Parowan High are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Parowan High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Parowan School

Parowan High ranks 16th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Parowan High.


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