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Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.

High School · Uintah District

559 N 1700 W, Vernal, UT 84078

Enrollment

297

Score

5.4

Grades

8th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Utah schools

#725 of 1,015

In Vernal

#7 of 12

public schools

In district

#7 of 13

Uintah District

Academic growth

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.

5.4/10

High School in Vernal · grades 8th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Uintah Online School

2.0/10

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6.6/10

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About Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.

Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. is a public high school in Vernal, UT, part of Uintah District. Ashley Valley Educ.

Ctr. serves approximately 297 students, and covers grades 8th-12th. Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #725 of 1,015 schools in UT.

Structured state assessment records for Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.0
  • UT avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2017
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2017 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2017 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency13% (2017 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2017 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-27.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Per-Pupil Spending$11,207

Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. — Students at Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

36%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores UT EDFACTS (2016-17)

Math Proficiency 12.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 17.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
School
State
N/A

Based on 17 test records from UT state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
10%
ELA
24.5%
2010
Math
24.5%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
49.5%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
24.5%
ELA
5%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
10%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.5/10.

How Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. Compares

See how Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.4/10
29th percentile in UT
Academic
1.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.5/10
Very Good
Environment
2.3/10
Needs Improvement
Advanced STEM
4/5
Subjects offered

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

559 N 1700 W, Vernal, UT 84078

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Uintah River High (rated 7.4/10, 20.2 miles away, in nearby Fort Duchesne), which scores notably higher. Another option is Uintah High (rated 6.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Union High (rated 4.9/10, 24.8 miles away, in nearby Roosevelt), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Vernal, see our Vernal schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 25.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Uintah Online School Vernal 0.0 mi 2.0
Uintah High Vernal 0.2 mi 6.6
Terra Academy Vernal 0.8 mi 7.6
Ashley School Vernal 0.7 mi 4.1
Uintah Middle School Vernal 0.9 mi 6.0
Maeser School Vernal 1.1 mi 7.5
UINTAH BASIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Vernal 1.4 mi 5.2
Vernal Middle Vernal 1.2 mi 5.1
Discovery School Vernal 2.1 mi 7.1
Uintah Specialized Preschool Vernal 1.9 mi 3.6
Naples School Vernal 4.3 mi 5.1
Davis School Vernal 6.3 mi 6.2
Lapoint School Lapoint 13.2 mi 6.4
Uintah River High Fort Duchesne 20.2 mi 7.4
Eagle View School Roosevelt 20.7 mi 3.5
Basin Online School Roosevelt 24.6 mi 6.1
East School Roosevelt 24.7 mi 4.7
Union High Roosevelt 24.8 mi 4.9
Centennial School Roosevelt 25.5 mi 8.0
Kings Peak School Roosevelt 25.5 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 84078 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,230

Median Home Value

$279,000

Median Rent

$907/mo

Population

30,669

College Educated

18.2%

Homeownership

69.9%

Avg Commute

19.7 min

Poverty Rate

10%

Median Age

32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.

What grades does Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. serve?

Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.?

Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

How does Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. rank in UT?

Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. ranks #725 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).

Is Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. a charter school?

No, Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. a Title I school?

No, Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.?

36.0% of students at Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
297
0
Free/Reduced Lunch
36.0%
Type
alternative
Setting
Remote Town
County
Uintah County
4-Year Graduation
82.0%

District

Uintah District
District Enrollment
6,942
Schools in District
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,207
District Rank
#7 of 13

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