- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · American Fork, UT
American Fork High
Federal NCES profile for American Fork High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490003000002
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Fork High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in American Fork · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
American Fork High has class sizes larger than 87% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Fork High ranks #4 of 12 public schools in American Fork, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
American Fork High held near 2,335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.2 → 89.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-77 students YoY 490003000002 · American Fork, UT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,316 enr · 26:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
American Fork High held near 2,335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.2 → 89.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
American Fork High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- This school
American Fork High
2,316 students
- Lehi High
Lehi High
2,242 students
What this shows American Fork High reports 2,316 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Fork High compares
American Fork High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 63% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,316 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,316
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Utah - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, American Fork High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 47
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American Fork High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehi High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Fork High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,242
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Frequently asked questions about American Fork High
How many students attend American Fork High?
American Fork High has 2,316 students enrolled. It is a high school in American Fork, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,412 (2022-23) → 2,335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Fork High?
The student-teacher ratio at American Fork High is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Fork High?
10.4% of students at American Fork High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Fork High?
The largest demographic group at American Fork High is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in American Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Fork High?
American Fork High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Fork High rank among public schools in American Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, American Fork High ranks #4 of 12 public schools in American Fork, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in American Fork on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides American Fork High, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.