Serving 169 students in grades 7-12, Wendover 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wendover High serves the western part of its school district in Wendover, UT, covering an area of approximately 304.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 57.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wendover High School's student population of 169 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wendover 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 Wendover High School is 0.43, 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
#890 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wendover High School's ranking?
Wendover High School is ranked #890 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wendover High School?
The graduation rate of Wendover High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Wendover High School?
169 students attend Wendover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wendover High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wendover High School?
Wendover High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wendover High School offer ?
Wendover High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wendover High School part of?
Wendover High School is part of Tooele School District.
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