Enrollment
2,316
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490003000002
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Fork High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Fork High
American Fork High is a lower-poverty, large high school in American Fork, Utah, enrolling 2,316 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 87% of Utah schools and 21% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,316 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 47 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside American Fork High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American Fork High compares
American Fork High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes American Fork High.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is American Fork High a good school?
American Fork High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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