- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490042000289
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Bingham High held near 2,471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.2 → 99.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 490042000289 · South Jordan, UT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,461 enr · 24.4:1 · 5.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Bingham High held near 2,471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.2 → 99.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Bingham High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Hills H
Copper Hills High
2,837 students
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High
2,738 students
- Herriman High
Herriman High
2,522 students
- This school
Bingham High
2,461 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High
2,295 students
- Preschool
Preschool
1,773 students
What this shows Bingham High reports 2,461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bingham High compares
Bingham 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,450
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
Counselors7.5 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.
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
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,738
- 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
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 (~2,461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,482 (2022-23) → 2,471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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 32/100 (typical 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 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.
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.