North Sanpete High School is a public high school serving grades 9 through 12 located in Mount Pleasant, Utah, United States. It is the only high school serving the North Sanpete School District. Communities in the district include Mount Pleasant, Fairview, Fountain Green, Moroni, Spring City, and Wales.
Serving 788 students in grades 9-12, North Sanpete 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 24% (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 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Sanpete High School's student population of 788 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1912
Colors
Red, white, and black
School Rankings
North Sanpete 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 North Sanpete High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Sanpete High School's ranking?
North Sanpete High School is ranked #662 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are North Sanpete High School often compared to?
North Sanpete High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manti High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% 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 North Sanpete High School?
The graduation rate of North Sanpete High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend North Sanpete High School?
788 students attend North Sanpete High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of North Sanpete High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Sanpete High School?
North Sanpete High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Sanpete High School offer ?
North Sanpete High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Sanpete High School part of?
North Sanpete High School is part of North Sanpete School District.
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