Enrollment
2,762
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Magna, UT
Cyprus High
Federal NCES profile for Cyprus High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490036000210
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cyprus High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Magna · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cyprus High has class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cyprus High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Magna, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cyprus High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cyprus High
Cyprus High is a large high school in Magna, Utah, enrolling 2,762 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Utah schools and 27% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,762 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (41%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Taylorsville High (2,685 students) alongside Cyprus 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 Cyprus High compares
Cyprus 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 34% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,762 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,762
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Utah - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$10,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
White 41.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Cyprus High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Cyprus High.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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 Cyprus High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cyprus High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,186
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~2,762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cyprus High
How many students attend Cyprus High?
Cyprus High has 2,762 students enrolled. It is a high school in Magna, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cyprus High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cyprus High is 27.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cyprus High?
37.5% of students at Cyprus High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cyprus High?
The largest demographic group at Cyprus High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Magna, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cyprus High?
Cyprus High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Cyprus High rank among public schools in Magna?
By Resource Investment Index, Cyprus High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Magna, 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 Magna on the city page.
Is Cyprus High a good school?
Cyprus High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Granite District?
Besides Cyprus High, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Taylorsville High (2,685 students), and Hunter High (2,480 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.
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