Enrollment
2,023
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Provo, UT
Provo High
Federal NCES profile for Provo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490081000459
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Provo High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Provo High has class sizes larger than 83% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Provo High ranks #6 of 11 schools in Provo, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Provo High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Provo High
Provo High is a large combined-grade school in Provo, Utah, enrolling 2,023 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,023 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students) and Centennial Middle (1,073 students) alongside Provo 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 Provo High compares
Provo 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▲ 3% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,023 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,023
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Utah - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$10,717
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Provo High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Provo District, which includes Provo High.
$10,717
Per student
+9%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 45.8%
Federal 15.0%
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 Provo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timpanogos School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Provo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other 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 (~2,023 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Provo High
How many students attend Provo High?
Provo High has 2,023 students enrolled. It is a public school in Provo, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Provo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Provo High is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Provo High?
28.8% of students at Provo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Provo High?
The largest demographic group at Provo High is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Provo, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Provo High?
Provo High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Provo High rank among schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Provo High ranks #6 of 11 schools in Provo, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Provo on the city page.
Is Provo High a good school?
Provo High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Provo District?
Besides Provo High, Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students), Centennial Middle (1,073 students), and Dixon Middle (877 students). See the Provo District district page for the complete list.
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