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#411 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 40% in state

Parowan High

High School · Iron District · Parowan, UT

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

50 W 100 N PO BOX 337, Parowan, UT 84761

  • Math 32% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 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-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.6% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$8,643
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Parowan High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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

34%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Parowan 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low169/100K

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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

$50,582

Median home value

$312,600

Median rent

$962/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

64.5%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·29 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Iron District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Canyon View HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available1,057Compare →
Cedar City HighEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available1,341Compare →
Launch HighEnrollment path unverified8.69–12Not available177Compare →
Southwest Educational AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.4K–12Not available4,769Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Iron District

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#3 of 18
District spending per student
$8,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Parowan High

Parowan High is a public high school in Parowan, UT, part of Iron District, serving approximately 350 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Parowan High

What grades does Parowan High serve?

Parowan High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Parowan High?

Parowan High has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parowan High?

The student-teacher ratio at Parowan High is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Parowan High rank in UT?

Parowan High ranks #411 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Parowan High's MySchoolScout rating?

Parowan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Parowan High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Parowan High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Parowan High a charter school?

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

Is Parowan High a Title I school?

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

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

34.0% of students at Parowan 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
350
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Iron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 84761)
3,127
Area median age
44.1
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 84761; 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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