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#792 of 1,015 schools in UT

Green River High

High School · Emery District · Green River, UT

An Emery District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. BOX 450 400 NORTH 455 WEST, Green River, UT 84525

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation13.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$14,633
Chronic Absenteeism52.5%

Students at Green River High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 20% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Green River 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated903/100K

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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

$49,500

Median home value

$170,700

Median rent

$560/mo

College educated

9%

Homeownership

71.6%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
13.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Emery District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emery HighEnrollment path unverified7.09–12Not available636Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Emery District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#10 of 10
District spending per student
$14,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Green River High is listed in Emery District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Green River High

Green River High is a public high school in Green River, UT, part of Emery District, serving approximately 80 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Green River High

What grades does Green River High serve?

Green River High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Green River High?

Green River High has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Green River High?

The student-teacher ratio at Green River High is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Green River High rank in UT?

Green River High ranks #792 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Green River High's MySchoolScout rating?

Green River High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Green River High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Green River High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Green River High a charter school?

No, Green River High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Green River High a Title I school?

No, Green River High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green River High?

63.7% of students at Green River 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Emery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 84525)
871
Area median age
40.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 84525; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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