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#466 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 46% in state
Uintah High
High School · Uintah District · Vernal, UT
A high school in Vernal, UT serving grades 9th – 12th.
1880 W 500 N, Vernal, UT 84078
- Math 42% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Uintah High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Uintah 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,350/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vernal), 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
$71,230
Median home value
$279,000
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Valley Educ. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 8–12 | 0.2 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Terra AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 622 | Compare → |
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.
Uintah District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Uintah High is listed in Uintah District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Uintah High
Uintah High is a public high school in Vernal, UT, part of Uintah District, serving approximately 1,856 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Uintah High
What grades does Uintah High serve?
Uintah High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Uintah High?
Uintah High has an enrollment of approximately 1,856 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uintah High?
The student-teacher ratio at Uintah High is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Uintah High rank in UT?
Uintah High ranks #466 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Uintah High's MySchoolScout rating?
Uintah High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Uintah High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Uintah High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Uintah High a charter school?
No, Uintah High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Uintah High a Title I school?
No, Uintah High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Uintah High?
30.3% of students at Uintah 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
- 1,856
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Uintah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (435) 781-3110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84078)
- 30,669
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 32
Official sources & links
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 84078; 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
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