Serving 1,050 students in grades 9-12, Carbon 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 15-19% (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 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,050 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carbon High School's student population of 1,050 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,050 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carbon 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 Carbon High School is 0.31, 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
#702 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Carbon High School's ranking?
Carbon High School is ranked #702 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Carbon High School often compared to?
Carbon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinnacle Canyon Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Carbon High School?
The graduation rate of Carbon High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Carbon High School?
1,050 students attend Carbon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Carbon High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carbon High School?
Carbon High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Carbon High School offer ?
Carbon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carbon High School part of?
Carbon High School is part of Carbon School District.
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