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#725 of 1,015 schools in UT
Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.
High School · Uintah District · Vernal, UT
An Uintah District high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
559 N 1700 W, Vernal, UT 84078
- Math 15% proficient (2017)
- Reading 10% proficient (2017)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2009–2017), then recovered 8 points since 2014, reaching 13% in 2017.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 17 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,350/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vernal), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,230
Median home value
$279,000
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,856 | Compare → |
| Terra AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 622 | 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.
Uintah District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. is listed in Uintah District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.
Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr. is a public high school in Vernal, UT, part of Uintah District, serving approximately 297 students in grades 8th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #725 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Uintah County
- Phone
- (435) 781-4675
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84078)
- 30,669
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 84078; 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, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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