Serving 351 students in grades 7-12, Parowan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parowan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Parowan High School's student population of 351 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parowan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parowan High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parowan High School's ranking?
Parowan High School is ranked #671 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Parowan High School often compared to?
Parowan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar City High School, Canyon View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parowan High School?
The graduation rate of Parowan High School is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Parowan High School?
351 students attend Parowan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Parowan High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parowan High School?
Parowan High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Parowan High School offer ?
Parowan High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Parowan High School part of?
Parowan High School is part of Iron School District.
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