Wasatch District

Heber City, Utah — 9 schools

9,082
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$12,026
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wasatch District operates 9 public schools serving 9,082 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 other, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 8,780 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wasatch County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,026 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 62.3% local, 30.5% state, and 7.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $60,357 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #119 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 608.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.5% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Wasatch High accounts for 29.7% of all Wasatch District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wasatch District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wasatch District school enrollment varies 4.6× across entities

Wasatch District school enrollment ranges from 561 students (lowest) to 2,604 students (highest), a spread of 2,043 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wasatch District student-counselor ratio is 609:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Wasatch District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Wasatch District is typically wider than the Wasatch District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.2%
Federal
30.5%
State
62.3%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
119 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wasatch County county, where this district is located.

$1,277
Studio/mo
$1,594
1 BR/mo
$1,747
2 BR/mo
$2,430
3 BR/mo
$2,931
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$60,357
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 9 schools in Wasatch District.

White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
608.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Wasatch District

School Enrollment
Wasatch High
2,604
Wasatch Learning Academy
1,232
Timpanogos Middle School
1,033
Old Mill School
769
Rocky Mountain Middle
673
Midway School
652
J.R. Smith School
633
Daniels Canyon School
623
Heber Valley School
561

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wasatch District?

Wasatch District has 9 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 2 middle, 5 other. Total enrollment is 9,082 students.

How much does Wasatch District spend per student?

Wasatch District spends $12,026 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #119 in Utah.

What is the average teacher salary in Wasatch District?

The average teacher salary in Wasatch District is $60,357 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wasatch District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Wasatch County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Wasatch District?

Wasatch District students are 72.5% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wasatch District?

Wasatch District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #119 out of 147 districts in Utah. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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