Spanish Fork High School
Spanish Fork High School serves 1,372 students in grades 10-12.
Spanish Fork 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Spanish Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Spanish Fork High School's student population of 1,372 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spanish Fork High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 959 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Spanish Fork High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#545 out of 959 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
17%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
74%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Nebo School District is a public school district in Utah County, Utah serving the southern part of the county south of Utah Lake. Provo City School District and Alpine School District cover the central and northern parts of the county, respectively.
- With 23,948 pupils, Nebo is the 7th largest school district in Utah and among the fastest-growing. The district operates 3 high schools, 6 middle schools, 21 elementary schools, 1 elementary/middle school, and 2 alternative schools.
- The district is named for nearby Mount Nebo, the tallest point in the Wasatch Range.
- Spanish Fork High School: Spanish Fork High School is currently the only high school in Spanish Fork. Geographic boundaries include the cities of Spanish Fork, Salem, and Woodland Hills. Small rural communities of Palmyra, Benjamin, Lake Shore, and Leland also attend Spanish Fork High School. Currently the largest high school in Nebo School District. Two new high schools will be under construction shortly: Salem Hills High School and Maple Mountain High School, which will then drop the enrollment significantly. Students already in SFHS at the time of the completion of the stated high schools are allowed to finish schooling at there. Grades 10-12.
- Mascot: The Don; School Colors: Red and Gray; Band: Marching Band won State Title in 2002 and 2003.; Drama: Overall Best (Electra), Best Actress (Calista Fisher), & Best Actor (Ensemble) at State Competition [2004]; Boys Athletics: Utah State Champion - Wrestling [1984, 2003, 2004] Baseball [1988, 1992, 2006] Golf [1996, 1997, 1999]; Girls Athletics: Utah State Champion - Track & Field [2005] Softball [2006]; Address: 99 North 300 West Spanish Fork, UT 84660.
- Notable alumni: Scott Brumfield — former NFL football player.
School Reviews
5 3/23/2019
Spanish Fork High School has been amazing to work with. I had a son with autism and a daughter with schizophrenia that attended the school in the past five year. The school was very attentive to their needs and really went out of their way to help my children succeed.
5 1/4/2010
Frienly administration and counselors. Great, positive environment for my kids. Most programs are top notch!
Go Dons!!!
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