Wasatch High

Summary:

Wasatch High is a public high school located in Heber City, Utah, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,531 students. The school is part of the Wasatch District, which is ranked 19 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wasatch High consistently ranks among the top 25-30 high schools in Utah, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Utah Aspire Plus assessments are significantly higher than the state averages, often by 10-15 percentage points. Wasatch High also ranks exceptionally high, within the top 1-8 high schools in the state, for its support of special education students. However, the school's ranking for English Language Learner (ELL) students is relatively low, at 16 out of 20 high schools, indicating a need for improvement in this area.

Wasatch High has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.78% to 16.85% in recent years. The school's per-student spending of $11,317 in 2018-2019 is higher than the nearby schools, which range from $8,110 to $15,883 per student. The school's student-teacher ratio of 22.4 in 2022-2023 is also higher than the nearby schools, which range from 14.6 to 26.3 students per teacher.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 930 S 500 E
       Heber City, UT  84032


(435) 654-0640

District: Wasatch District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,317 Help


Feeder schools for Wasatch High:

Elementary:    Daniels Canyon School
    Heber Valley School
    J.R. Smith School
    Midway School
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Middle:    Rocky Mountain Middle
    Timpanogos Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  2,531

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
Hispanic:
18.8%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.6% Help


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Compare Details Wasatch High ranks better than 81.9% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wasatch High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wasatch High is $11,317.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wasatch High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wasatch High 25th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Wasatch High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wasatch District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wasatch District 19th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wasatch High

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Rank History for all students at Wasatch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 50.69 67th 142 52.8%
2009 54.84 58th 148 60.8%
2010 61.82 24th 153 84.3%
2011 61.54 23rd 164 86.0%
2012 54.33 54th 166 67.5%
2013 51.25 75th 167 55.1%
2014 53.41 47th 120 60.8%
2015 49.35 58th 131 55.7%
2016 40.41 78th 129 39.5%
2017 40.60 69th 125 44.8%
2018 51.83 42nd 123 65.9%
2019 62.84 43rd 136 68.4%
2021 54.73 48th 129 62.8%
2022 45.32 76th 131 42.0%
2023 68.06 28th 139 79.9%
2024 75.93 25th 138 81.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wasatch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.10 16th 20 20.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wasatch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.65 8th 16 50.0%
2023 86.57 1st 20 95.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wasatch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.11 69th 84 17.9%
2023 37.86 56th 93 39.8%
2024 61.18 32nd 93 65.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wasatch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.08 56th 62 9.7%
2023 37.63 40th 66 39.4%
2024 49.75 32nd 72 55.6%
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Rank History for White students at Wasatch High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.36 59th 123 52.0%
2023 71.49 26th 122 78.7%
2024 81.53 12th 123 90.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Wasatch High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 693 0 0 10 9 n/a n/a 0 712
1989 691 0 1 5 15 n/a n/a 0 712
1990 722 0 1 3 15 n/a n/a 0 741
1991 754 0 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 763
1992 880 1 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 889
1993 935 2 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 949
1994 966 0 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 977
1995 1030 2 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1051
1996 1030 2 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1051
1997 1052 1 8 26 7 n/a n/a 0 1094
1998 1075 0 5 24 9 n/a n/a 0 1113
1999 1116 3 2 26 6 n/a n/a 0 1153
2000 1090 3 6 33 8 n/a n/a 0 1140
2001 772 3 8 22 6 n/a n/a 0 811
2002 791 4 7 44 7 n/a n/a 0 853
2003 791 4 7 44 7 n/a n/a 0 853
2004 855 3 3 48 2 n/a n/a 0 911
2005 885 4 5 56 2 n/a n/a 0 952
2006 901 4 3 63 1 n/a n/a 0 972
2007 843 5 7 76 1 n/a n/a 0 932
2008 816 3 8 96 1 n/a n/a 0 924
2009 783 2 9 111 1 n/a n/a 0 906
2010 1180 2 11 184 2 n/a n/a 25 1404
2011 1213 3 13 182 5 6 7 0 1429
2012 1319 2 10 185 4 3 2 0 1525
2013 1424 4 14 209 5 5 3 0 1664
2014 1439 4 12 241 6 2 3 0 1707
2015 1473 6 12 284 4 3 4 0 1786
2016 1529 10 12 330 2 4 8 0 1895
2017 1578 10 9 361 3 3 25 0 1989
2018 1637 12 16 386 2 4 32 0 2089
2019 1744 12 14 381 3 5 42 0 2201
2020 1801 14 12 437 6 4 43 2 2319
2021 1839 9 11 423 6 7 48 1 2344
2022 1933 7 10 467 6 7 55 10 2495
2023 1970 7 10 477 4 2 53 8 2531

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 Wasatch High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 712 37.5 18.9 n/a
1989 712 37.8 18.8 n/a
1990 741 35.4 20.9 5
1991 763 35.6 21.4 5
1992 889 37.0 24.0 7.4
1993 949 38.0 25.0 11.9
1994 977 39.6 24.7 10.8
1995 1051 49.6 21.2 8.2
1996 1051 49.6 21.2 8.2
1997 1094 44.4 24.6 6.4
1998 1113 52.0 21.4 6
1999 1153 59.8 19.3 8
2000 1140 56.3 20.2 7.5
2001 811 42.0 19.3 6.4
2002 853 40.5 21.1 11.6
2003 853 40.5 21.1 11.6
2004 911 42.3 21.5 10.5
2005 952 43.1 22.1 15.1
2006 972 53.0 18.3 17.3
2007 932 42.5 21.9 0
2008 924 44.4 20.8 16.9
2009 906 50.0 20.6 24.5
2010 1404 60.4 23.2 30.7
2011 1429 63.8 22.3 33.1
2012 1525 64.8 23.5 42.2
2013 1664 67.1 24.7 63.5
2014 1707 72.1 23.6 31
2015 1786 n/a n/a 26.7
2016 1895 n/a n/a 27.3
2017 1989 72.1 27.5 28.6
2018 2089 n/a n/a 26.8
2019 2201 89.4 24.5 24.5
2020 2319 99.0 23.4 23.5
2021 2344 n/a n/a 16.9
2022 2495 103.7 24.0 11.8
2023 2531 112.8 22.4 15.6

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 Wasatch High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 712 37.5 18.9 n/a
1989 712 37.8 18.8 n/a
1990 741 35.4 20.9 5
1991 763 35.6 21.4 5
1992 889 37.0 24.0 7.4
1993 949 38.0 25.0 11.9
1994 977 39.6 24.7 10.8
1995 1051 49.6 21.2 8.2
1996 1051 49.6 21.2 8.2
1997 1094 44.4 24.6 6.4
1998 1113 52.0 21.4 6
1999 1153 59.8 19.3 8
2000 1140 56.3 20.2 7.5
2001 811 42.0 19.3 6.4
2002 853 40.5 21.1 11.6
2003 853 40.5 21.1 11.6
2004 911 42.3 21.5 10.5
2005 952 43.1 22.1 15.1
2006 972 53.0 18.3 17.3
2007 932 42.5 21.9 0
2008 924 44.4 20.8 16.9
2009 906 50.0 20.6 24.5
2010 1404 60.4 23.2 30.7
2011 1429 63.8 22.3 33.1
2012 1525 64.8 23.5 42.2
2013 1664 67.1 24.7 63.5
2014 1707 72.1 23.6 31
2015 1786 n/a n/a 26.7
2016 1895 n/a n/a 27.3
2017 1989 72.1 27.5 28.6
2018 2089 n/a n/a 26.8
2019 2201 89.4 24.5 24.5
2020 2319 99.0 23.4 23.5
2021 2344 n/a n/a 16.9
2022 2495 103.7 24.0 11.8
2023 2531 112.8 22.4 15.6

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 Wasatch High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $595 (5.3%) $10,722 (94.7%) $11,317

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wasatch High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 136 High schoolsRanks 28th of 139 High schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch High)48.655.2
 6.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)48.655.2
 6.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch High)40.743
 2.3%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)40.743
 2.3%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (Wasatch High)39.942.5
 2.6%
   9th Grade Science (Wasatch District)39.942.5
 2.6%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch High)56.551.5
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch District)56.551.5
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)49.545.3
 4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch High)41.428.7
 12.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch District)41.428.7
 12.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)36.327.7
 8.6%
10th Grade Science (Wasatch High)48.641.3
 7.3%
   10th Grade Science (Wasatch District)48.641.3
 7.3%
   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 Students22012531
 15%
African American127
 41.7%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian1410
 28.6%
Hispanic381477
 25.2%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White17441970
 13%
Two or More Races4253
 26.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.5%15.6%
 8.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wasatch High

Students at Wasatch High are 78% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,531 students attended Wasatch High.

Wasatch High ranks 25th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Wasatch High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Daniels Canyon School
Elementary : Heber Valley School
Elementary : J.R. Smith School
Elementary : Midway School
Elementary : Old Mill School
Middle : Rocky Mountain Middle
Middle : Timpanogos Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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