5525 S Cougar Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Kearns High School serves 2,294 students in grades 9-12.
Kearns High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,294 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 79% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kearns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Kearns High School's student population of 2,294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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School Rankings

Kearns High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kearns High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#920 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
44%
18%
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Black
3%
1%
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White
42%
73%
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Hawaiian
6%
2%
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Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.63
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Graduation Rate
79%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kearns High School's ranking?

Kearns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).

What is the graduation rate of Kearns High School?

The graduation rate of Kearns High School is 79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.

How many students attend Kearns High School?

2,294 students attend Kearns High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Kearns High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Kearns High School offer ?

Kearns High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Kearns High School part of?

Kearns High School is part of Granite School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,294 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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