- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490036000898
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Hunter High held near 2,616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.3 → 105.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 490036000898 · West Valley City, UT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,480 enr · 24.1:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Hunter High held near 2,616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.3 → 105.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Hunter High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- This school
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- Skyline High
Skyline High
2,186 students
What this shows Hunter High reports 2,480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunter High compares
Hunter 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,595 (2022-23) → 2,616 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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 27/100 (lower 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 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.
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.