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#764 of 1,015 schools in UT

Pleasant Grove High

High School · Alpine District · Pleasant Grove, UT

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

700 E 200 S, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

  • Math 30% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.4% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation24%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.4:1
District spending per student$9,266
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Pleasant Grove High score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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

16.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pleasant Grove 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated915/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasant Grove), 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

$101,584

Median home value

$479,800

Median rent

$1,617/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
14 boys'·16 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
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant GroveCharter · enrollment unverified7.9K–121.5 mi712Compare →
Nahunta HallPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–121.7 mi14Compare →
Oak Canyon JR HighEnrollment path unverified4.37–102.2 mi1,351Compare →
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.17–122.3 mi635Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Alpine District

Schools in district
91
Rank in district
#68 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

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

About Pleasant Grove High

Pleasant Grove High is a public high school in Pleasant Grove, UT, part of Alpine District, serving approximately 2,009 students in grades 10th-12th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #764 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pleasant Grove High

What grades does Pleasant Grove High serve?

Pleasant Grove High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Pleasant Grove High?

Pleasant Grove High has an enrollment of approximately 2,009 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove High?

The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove High is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pleasant Grove High rank in UT?

Pleasant Grove High ranks #764 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Pleasant Grove High's MySchoolScout rating?

Pleasant Grove High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Pleasant Grove High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Grove High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pleasant Grove High a charter school?

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

Is Pleasant Grove High a Title I school?

No, Pleasant Grove High is not currently a Title I school.

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

16.6% of students at Pleasant Grove 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
2,009
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 84062)
47,489
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
27.8
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 84062; 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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