Serving 1,843 students in grades 9-12, Uintah 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 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Uintah High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Vernal, UT, encompassing approximately 4,499 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 43.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching 73.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Uintah High School's student population of 1,843 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,843 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Uintah 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 Uintah High School is 0.33, 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
#639 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
81%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uintah High School's ranking?
Uintah High School is ranked #639 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Uintah High School often compared to?
Uintah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uintah High School?
The graduation rate of Uintah High School is 88%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Uintah High School?
1,843 students attend Uintah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Uintah High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Uintah High School?
Uintah High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Uintah High School offer ?
Uintah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Uintah High School part of?
Uintah High School is part of Uintah School District.
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