Enrollment
2,522
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Herriman, UT
Herriman High
Federal NCES profile for Herriman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490042001338
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herriman High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Herriman · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Herriman High has class sizes larger than 91% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herriman High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Herriman, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herriman High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herriman High
Herriman High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Herriman, Utah, enrolling 2,522 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Utah schools and 28% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.4% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,522 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 54 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Herriman 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 Herriman High compares
Herriman 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 | 27.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 66% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,522 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,522
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Utah - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.7%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Herriman High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Herriman 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 Herriman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Herriman 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
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 (~2,522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Herriman High
How many students attend Herriman High?
Herriman High has 2,522 students enrolled. It is a high school in Herriman, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herriman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Herriman High is 27.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herriman High?
9.4% of students at Herriman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herriman High?
The largest demographic group at Herriman High is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Herriman, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herriman High?
Herriman High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Herriman High rank among high schools in Herriman?
By Resource Investment Index, Herriman High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Herriman, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Herriman on the city page.
Is Herriman High a good school?
Herriman High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Herriman High, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students), and Bingham High (2,461 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.
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