- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490036000234
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Kearns High held near 2,408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.4 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 490036000234 · Kearns, UT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,313 enr · 25.1:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Kearns High held near 2,408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.4 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Kearns 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
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- This school
Kearns High
2,313 students
- Skyline High
Skyline High
2,186 students
What this shows Kearns High reports 2,313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearns High compares
Kearns 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,313 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,382 (2022-23) → 2,408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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 26/100 (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 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.
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.