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#224 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 22% in state

Wasatch High

High School · Wasatch District · Heber City, UT

A high school in Heber City, UT serving grades 9th – 12th.

930 S 500 E, Heber City, UT 84032

  • Math 45% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.9% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation16.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
District spending per student$11,562
Chronic Absenteeism3.2%

Students at Wasatch High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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

17%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wasatch 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average330/100K

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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

$101,365

Median home value

$647,900

Median rent

$1,830/mo

College educated

42.8%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
16.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·56 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Wasatch District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$11,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wasatch High

Wasatch High is a public high school in Heber City, UT, part of Wasatch District, serving approximately 2,542 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wasatch High

What grades does Wasatch High serve?

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

How many students attend Wasatch High?

Wasatch High has an enrollment of approximately 2,542 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasatch High?

The student-teacher ratio at Wasatch High is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wasatch High rank in UT?

Wasatch High ranks #224 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Wasatch High's MySchoolScout rating?

Wasatch High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Wasatch High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wasatch High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wasatch High a charter school?

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

Is Wasatch High a Title I school?

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

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

17.0% of students at Wasatch 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
2,542
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
114
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wasatch County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.2%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 84032)
25,328
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
33
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 84032; 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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