Serving 1,641 students in grades 10-12, Box Elder High School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Box Elder High serves the eastern part of Brigham City, UT, encompassing an area of approximately 41.5 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 4.4 miles and the furthest edge located 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Box Elder High School's student population of 1,641 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,641 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1894
School Rankings
Box Elder High School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Box Elder High School is 0.27, which is less 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
#462 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
85%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
88%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Box Elder High School's ranking?
Box Elder High School is ranked #462 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Box Elder High School often compared to?
Box Elder High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Box Elder High School?
The graduation rate of Box Elder High School is 88%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Box Elder High School?
1,641 students attend Box Elder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Box Elder High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Box Elder High School?
Box Elder High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Box Elder High School offer ?
Box Elder High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Box Elder High School part of?
Box Elder High School is part of Box Elder School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Many of students have been humiliated by a certain teacher. Yet when a complaint is filed, it gets swept under the rug. Where are the advicates for our childrens rights! The school board only cares for the TEACHER and not their students!
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