Enrollment
2,313
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kearns, UT
Kearns High
Federal NCES profile for Kearns High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490036000234
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearns High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Kearns · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearns High has class sizes larger than 82% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearns High ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Kearns, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kearns High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kearns High
Kearns High is a large high school in Kearns, Utah, enrolling 2,313 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,313 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (34%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% 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 Kearns 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 Kearns High compares
Kearns 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 46% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,313 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,313
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Utah - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.1%
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 52.6%
White 34.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Kearns High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Kearns 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 Kearns 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 |
| Hunter 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 Kearns 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
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 (~2,313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kearns High
How many students attend Kearns High?
Kearns High has 2,313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kearns, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearns High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearns High is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kearns High?
40.8% of students at Kearns High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearns High?
The largest demographic group at Kearns High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Kearns, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearns High?
Kearns High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Kearns High rank among public schools in Kearns?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearns High ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Kearns, 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 Kearns on the city page.
Is Kearns High a good school?
Kearns High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Kearns 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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