Enrollment
2,484
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Highland, UT
Lone Peak High
Federal NCES profile for Lone Peak High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490003000445
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Peak High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Utah
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Peak High has class sizes larger than 93% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Peak High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Highland, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003000445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lone Peak High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Highland, Utah, enrolling 2,484 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.9% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,484 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Lone Peak 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 Lone Peak High compares
Lone Peak 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 | 4.9% | ▼ 83% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,484 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,484
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,458
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Lone Peak High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Lone Peak High.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
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 Lone Peak High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lehi High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Peak High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,242
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~2,484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lone Peak High
How many students attend Lone Peak High?
Lone Peak High has 2,484 students enrolled. It is a high school in Highland, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Peak High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Peak 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 Lone Peak High?
4.9% of students at Lone Peak High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Peak High?
The largest demographic group at Lone Peak High is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Highland, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Peak High?
Lone Peak High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Lone Peak High rank among public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Peak High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Highland, 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 Highland on the city page.
Is Lone Peak High a good school?
Lone Peak High earns 52/100 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 Alpine District?
Besides Lone Peak High, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Skyridge High School (2,483 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.
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