Serving 1,232 students in grades 7-9, Wahlquist Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wahlquist Jr High School's student population of 1,232 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Wahlquist Jr 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 Wahlquist Jr High School is 0.17, 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
#629 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wahlquist Jr High School's ranking?
Wahlquist Jr High School is ranked #629 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Wahlquist Jr High School often compared to?
Wahlquist Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orion Jr High School, North Ogden Jr High School, West Weber School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Wahlquist Jr High School?
1,232 students attend Wahlquist Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wahlquist Jr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wahlquist Jr High School?
Wahlquist Jr High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wahlquist Jr High School offer ?
Wahlquist Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Wahlquist Jr High School part of?
Wahlquist Jr High School is part of Weber School District.
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