Viewmont High School is a public high school located in Bountiful, Utah. The school is a member of the Davis School District. The principal, as of 2024, is Travis Lund. In 2011, VHS was identified by Newsweek magazine and the Washington Post as being in the top 5% of all public high schools in the United States.
Serving 1,538 students in grades 10-12, Viewmont High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Viewmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Viewmont High School's student population of 1,538 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Colors
Gold, Cardinal
School Rankings
Viewmont High School ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viewmont High School is 0.29, 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
#162 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viewmont High School's ranking?
Viewmont High School is ranked #162 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Viewmont High School often compared to?
Viewmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bountiful High School, Woods Cross High School, Farmington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Viewmont High School?
The graduation rate of Viewmont High School is 91%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Viewmont High School?
1,538 students attend Viewmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Viewmont High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viewmont High School?
Viewmont High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Viewmont High School offer ?
Viewmont High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Viewmont High School part of?
Viewmont High School is part of Davis School District.
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