Serving 2,480 students in grades 9-12, Hunter 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 10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunter High serves the southwest part of West Valley City, UT, covering an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hunter High School's student population of 2,480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,480 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Rankings
Hunter 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 Hunter High School is 0.63, 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
#874 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Grey, Navy Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Wolverines
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunter High School's ranking?
Hunter High School is ranked #874 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Hunter High School often compared to?
Hunter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granger High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hunter High School?
The graduation rate of Hunter High School is 83%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Hunter High School?
2,480 students attend Hunter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hunter High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hunter High School?
Hunter High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hunter High School offer ?
Hunter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hunter High School part of?
Hunter High School is part of Granite School District.
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