Enrollment
2,231
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Layton, UT
Layton High
Federal NCES profile for Layton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490021000128
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Layton High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Utah
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Layton High has class sizes larger than 93% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Layton High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Layton, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Layton High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Layton High
Layton High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Layton, Utah, enrolling 2,231 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Utah schools and 32% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,231 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #64, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students) and Davis High (2,238 students) alongside Layton 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 Layton High compares
Layton 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 55% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,231 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,231
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Utah - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$9,252
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Layton High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis District, which includes Layton High.
$9,252
Per student
-6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 51.7%
Federal 12.6%
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 Layton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Layton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~2,231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Layton High
How many students attend Layton High?
Layton High has 2,231 students enrolled. It is a high school in Layton, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Layton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Layton High is 28.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Layton High?
12.5% of students at Layton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Layton High?
The largest demographic group at Layton High is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Layton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Layton High?
Layton High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Layton High rank among high schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, Layton High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Layton, 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 Layton on the city page.
Is Layton High a good school?
Layton High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Davis District?
Besides Layton High, Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students), Davis High (2,238 students), and Farmington High (2,198 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.
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