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#162 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 16% in state

Richfield High

High School · Sevier District · Richfield, UT

A Sevier District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

495 West Center, Richfield, UT 84701

  • Math 36% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.5% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$11,591
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at Richfield High score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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

41%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Richfield 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,191/100K

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

$77,532

Median home value

$296,500

Median rent

$855/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

70.1%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·53 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cedar Ridge HighEnrollment path unverified4.96–120.1 mi58Compare →
Fieldstone AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–122.3 mi5Compare →
North Sevier HighEnrollment path unverified8.79–12Not available291Compare →
South Sevier HighEnrollment path unverified8.09–12Not available442Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Sevier District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#2 of 12
District spending per student
$11,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Richfield High

Richfield High is a public high school in Richfield, UT, part of Sevier District, serving approximately 753 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richfield High

What grades does Richfield High serve?

Richfield High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Richfield High?

Richfield High has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield High?

The student-teacher ratio at Richfield High is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richfield High rank in UT?

Richfield High ranks #162 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Richfield High's MySchoolScout rating?

Richfield High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Richfield High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richfield High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Richfield High a charter school?

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

Is Richfield High a Title I school?

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

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

41.0% of students at Richfield 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
753
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Sevier County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 84701)
8,756
Area average commute
12.4 min
Area median age
33.8
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 84701; 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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