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#760 of 1,015 schools in UT

Spanish Fork High

High School · Nebo District · Spanish Fork, UT

A Nebo District high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

99 N 300 W, Spanish Fork, UT 84660

  • Math 21% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.9% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation8.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.3:1
District spending per student$8,911
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at Spanish Fork High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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

18.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Spanish Fork 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spanish Fork), 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

$98,398

Median home value

$452,100

Median rent

$1,393/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.7% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·50 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
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
Landmark HighEnrollment path unverified6.8K–120.7 mi316Compare →
American Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–121.1 mi1,620Compare →
Maple Mountain HighEnrollment path unverified5.47–122.5 mi1,837Compare →
Maple Lake AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–122.7 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Nebo District

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#34 of 47
District spending per student
$8,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spanish Fork High is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spanish Fork High

Spanish Fork High is a public high school in Spanish Fork, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 1,546 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #760 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spanish Fork High

What grades does Spanish Fork High serve?

Spanish Fork High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Spanish Fork High?

Spanish Fork High has an enrollment of approximately 1,546 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fork High?

The student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fork High is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spanish Fork High rank in UT?

Spanish Fork High ranks #760 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Spanish Fork High's MySchoolScout rating?

Spanish Fork 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 Spanish Fork High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spanish Fork High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Spanish Fork High a charter school?

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

Is Spanish Fork High a Title I school?

No, Spanish Fork High is not currently a Title I school.

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

18.3% of students at Spanish Fork 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
1,546
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 84660)
47,004
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
27.4
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 84660; 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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