Mountain Crest High School is a four-year public high school in Hyrum, Utah. Established in 1983 as part of the Cache County School District, its campus is in the southeast part of Hyrum, a city in the Southern part of Cache County.
Serving 1,547 students in grades 8-12, Mountain Crest 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 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Crest High serves the southwest part of Hyrum, UT, covering an area of approximately 195.6 square miles, with typical drive times of 15-20 minutes and an average distance of 8.5 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 14.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Crest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountain Crest High School's student population of 1,547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,547 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Crest 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 Mountain Crest 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
#370 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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)15.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, White, Orange
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Crest High School's ranking?
Mountain Crest High School is ranked #370 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mountain Crest High School often compared to?
Mountain Crest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeline High School, Logan High School, Sky View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Crest High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Crest High School is 95%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Mountain Crest High School?
1,547 students attend Mountain Crest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mountain Crest High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Crest High School?
Mountain Crest High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Crest High School offer ?
Mountain Crest High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Mountain Crest High School part of?
Mountain Crest High School is part of Cache School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The teacher absolute love the students and will do anything to see them succeed. They are among the best teachers in the nation and care about student individually.
The Music programs are amazing. Mountain crest has an superb marching band and a state winning drum line, the theatrical program at mountain crest and south cache are nothing short of amazing, and willing to let any student participate. Now, Mustang athletics are known around the country, the 3 time state champion wrestling program is a top contender in every match it enters. The basketball program is the top in state as well as football, their new multi purpose playing field for football, soccer, track ect. is up there with most universities.
There is also many many clubs on campus that allow every student to get involved no matter what their interest is.
Athletic awards: Just walk in the school and you will see the rewards they have one, form the athletic school of the year (multiple times), the trophy cases are FULL of trophies. Mountain crest has won more state titles then any school in the area, and up there with the state.
Facilities are some of the best in the state or even the country.
Parent are strongly encouraged to get involved, and EVERY teacher is willing to work with the parents to get their children to succeed.
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