Provo High School is a public secondary school located in Provo, Utah, United States. It is one of three high schools in the Provo City School District and was the oldest secondary school in the city. In the Summer of 2017 the school district began building a new school. The school was finished in August 2018.
Serving 2,023 students in grades 7-12, Provo 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 19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,023 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Provo High serves the southwest part of Provo, UT, covering an area of approximately 14.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum of 5.3 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Provo High School's student population of 2,023 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,023 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1912
School Rankings
Provo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Provo High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
41%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
50%
69%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
88.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Provo High School's ranking?
Provo High School is ranked #629 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Provo High School often compared to?
Provo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timpview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Provo High School?
The graduation rate of Provo High School is 84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Provo High School?
2,023 students attend Provo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Provo High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Provo High School?
Provo High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Provo High School offer ?
Provo High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Provo High School part of?
Provo High School is part of Provo School District.
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