- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Murray, UT
Murray High
Federal NCES profile for Murray High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490060000374
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Murray High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murray High ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Murray, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Murray High held near 1,374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 63.7 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 490060000374 · Murray, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,364 enr · 21.7:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillcrest Jr High (696 students)
Murray High held near 1,374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 63.7 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Murray High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Murray High
1,364 students
- Hillcrest Jr H
Hillcrest Jr High
696 students
- Horizon School
Horizon School
664 students
- Riverview Jr H
Riverview Jr High
614 students
- Parkside Schoo 454
Parkside School
454 students
- Viewmont Schoo 433
Viewmont School
433 students
What this shows Murray High reports 1,364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murray High compares
Murray 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 28% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,364
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Utah - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,273
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Murray High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Murray District reports $11,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murray High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Jr High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Jr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viewmont School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murray High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murray High
How many students attend Murray High?
Murray High has 1,364 students enrolled. It is a high school in Murray, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,400 (2022-23) → 1,374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray High?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray High is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murray High?
20.1% of students at Murray High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray High?
The largest demographic group at Murray High is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Murray, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray High?
Murray High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Murray High rank among public schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Murray High ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Murray, 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 Murray on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray District?
Besides Murray High, Murray District also operates Hillcrest Jr High (696 students), Horizon School (664 students), and Riverview Jr High (614 students). See the Murray District district page for the complete list.