- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orem, UT
Orem High
Federal NCES profile for Orem 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 490003000021
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orem High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Orem · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orem High has class sizes larger than 72% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orem High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Orem, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Orem High held near 1,299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.2 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 490003000021 · Orem, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,225 enr · 23.6:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Orem High held near 1,299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.2 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Orem High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school 1,225
Orem High
1,225 students
What this shows Orem High reports 1,225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orem High compares
Orem 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 31% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,225
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Utah - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Orem High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 38
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orem 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orem High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~1,225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orem High
How many students attend Orem High?
Orem High has 1,225 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orem, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,287 (2022-23) → 1,299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orem High?
The student-teacher ratio at Orem High is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orem High?
19.3% of students at Orem High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orem High?
The largest demographic group at Orem High is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Orem, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orem High?
Orem High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Orem High rank among high schools in Orem?
By Resource Investment Index, Orem High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Orem, 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 Orem on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Orem High, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.