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#693 of 1,015 schools in UT
American Fork High
High School · Alpine District · American Fork, UT
An Alpine District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
510 N 600 E, American Fork, UT 84003
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at American Fork High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 40% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where American Fork High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low43/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,262
Median home value
$580,600
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan W. PetersonEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Athenian EacademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Summit HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Polaris High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Alpine District
- Schools in district
- 91
- Rank in district
- #63 of 88
- District spending per student
- $9,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
American Fork High is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American Fork High
American Fork High is a public high school in American Fork, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 2,335 students in grades 10th-12th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American Fork High
What grades does American Fork High serve?
American Fork High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend American Fork High?
American Fork High has an enrollment of approximately 2,335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Fork High?
The student-teacher ratio at American Fork High is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does American Fork High rank in UT?
American Fork High ranks #693 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is American Fork High's MySchoolScout rating?
American Fork High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at American Fork High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American Fork High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is American Fork High a charter school?
No, American Fork High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is American Fork High a Title I school?
No, American Fork High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Fork High?
13.2% of students at American Fork High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (801) 610-8800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84003)
- 55,259
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84003; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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