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#747 of 1,015 schools in UT

Orem High

High School · Alpine District · Orem, UT

An Alpine District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

175 S 400 E, Orem, UT 84097

  • Math 29% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.8% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation28.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Orem High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

24.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Orem 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,534/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orem), 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

$97,034

Median home value

$506,900

Median rent

$1,414/mo

College educated

50.2%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
10 boys'·4 girls'·0 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ivy Hall AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–121.2 mi189Compare →
Walden School of Liberal ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified7.7PK–121.4 mi379Compare →
Mountain View HighEnrollment path unverified4.510–121.5 mi1,541Compare →
Cedar Valley HighEnrollment path unverified6.47–12Not available3,190Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#67 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

Orem High is listed in Alpine District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orem High

Orem High is a public high school in Orem, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 1,299 students in grades 10th-12th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #747 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orem High

What grades does Orem High serve?

Orem High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Orem High?

Orem High has an enrollment of approximately 1,299 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orem High?

The student-teacher ratio at Orem High is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orem High rank in UT?

Orem High ranks #747 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Orem High's MySchoolScout rating?

Orem High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Orem High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orem High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Orem High a charter school?

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

Is Orem High a Title I school?

No, Orem High is not currently a Title I school.

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

24.5% of students at Orem 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
1,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 84097)
22,024
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
29.5
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 84097; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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