Enrollment
2,480
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Valley City, UT
Hunter High
Federal NCES profile for Hunter High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490036000898
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunter High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunter High has class sizes larger than 76% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hunter High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hunter High
Hunter High is a large high school in West Valley City, Utah, enrolling 2,480 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,480 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 (54%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% 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 Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Hunter 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 Hunter High compares
Hunter 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 44% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,480 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,480
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 76% in Utah - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.5%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 54.2%
White 28.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.0%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Hunter High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Hunter 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 Hunter High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunter 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
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- 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 (~2,480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hunter High
How many students attend Hunter High?
Hunter High has 2,480 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Valley City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunter High is 24.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hunter High?
40.2% of students at Hunter High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunter High?
The largest demographic group at Hunter High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.2% of enrollment, in West Valley City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunter High?
Hunter High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hunter High rank among high schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in West Valley City, 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 West Valley City on the city page.
Is Hunter High a good school?
Hunter High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Hunter High, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.
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