Tooele High School is a secondary school located in Tooele, Utah, United States currently educating students in grades 9–12. Operated by the Tooele County School District, Tooele High enrolls approximately 1,800 students each year. The Tooele High mascot is the White Buffalo.
Serving 1,878 students in grades 9-12, Tooele 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 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tooele High School's student population of 1,878 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
1913
School Rankings
Tooele High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tooele High School is 0.45, 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
#719 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
71%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: White Buffalo
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tooele High School's ranking?
Tooele High School is ranked #719 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Tooele High School often compared to?
Tooele High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stansbury High School, Grantsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tooele High School?
The graduation rate of Tooele High School is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tooele High School?
1,878 students attend Tooele High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tooele High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tooele High School?
Tooele High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tooele High School offer ?
Tooele High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tooele High School part of?
Tooele High School is part of Tooele School District.
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