Serving 1,033 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 25:1 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 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,033 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Wahlquist Jr High serves the western part of Ogden, UT, covering an area of approximately 122.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 18.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wahlquist Jr High School's student population of 1,033 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,033 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wahlquist Jr 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 Wahlquist Jr High School is 0.17, 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
#604 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
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 ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Wahlquist Jr High School's ranking?
Wahlquist Jr High School is ranked #604 out of 957 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?
1,033 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 25:1, 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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