Enrollment
2,461
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · South Jordan, UT
Bingham High
Federal NCES profile for Bingham 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 490042000289
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bingham High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #6 of 17
- public schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bingham High has class sizes larger than 78% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bingham High ranks #6 of 17 public schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bingham High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bingham High
Bingham High is a lower-poverty, large high school in South Jordan, Utah, enrolling 2,461 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.6% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,461 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Bingham 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 Bingham High compares
Bingham 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 80% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,461 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,461
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Utah - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,709
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
Counselors7.5 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Bingham High is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Bingham High.
$8,709
Per student
-11%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 Bingham High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bingham High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~2,461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bingham High
How many students attend Bingham High?
Bingham High has 2,461 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bingham High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bingham High is 24.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bingham High?
5.6% of students at Bingham High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bingham High?
The largest demographic group at Bingham High is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bingham High?
Bingham 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 Bingham High rank among public schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Bingham High ranks #6 of 17 public schools in South Jordan, 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 South Jordan on the city page.
Is Bingham High a good school?
Bingham High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Jordan District?
Besides Bingham High, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students), and Herriman High (2,522 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.
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