Juab High School is a 3A public high school located in Nephi, Utah, at the base of Mount Nebo. Juab High School is included in the Canopy Project. The school serves about 860 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Juab School District. It is the only high school in the Juab School District.
Serving 897 students in grades 9-12, Juab 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 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JUAB HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Nephi, UT, covering an approximate area of 1,212.9 square miles, with a typical drive of 20-30 minutes for families within the zone. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 52.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juab High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Juab High School's student population of 897 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
897 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Juab 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 Juab High School is 0.17, 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
#641 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
69%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Crimson, Gold
School Mascot
Wasp
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juab High School's ranking?
Juab High School is ranked #641 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Juab High School often compared to?
Juab High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delta High School, Cedar City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 Juab High School?
The graduation rate of Juab High School is 95%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Juab High School?
897 students attend Juab High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Juab High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juab High School?
Juab High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Juab High School offer ?
Juab High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Juab High School part of?
Juab High School is part of Juab School District.
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