- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Provo High held near 1,981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 81.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 490081000459 · Provo, UT Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,023 enr · 25.3:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Timpview High (2,300 students)
Provo High held near 1,981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 81.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Provo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timpview High
Timpview High
2,300 students
- This school
Provo High
2,023 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle
1,073 students
- Dixon Middle 877
Dixon Middle
877 students
- Lakeview Schoo 695
Lakeview School
695 students
- Timpanogos Sch 636
Timpanogos School
636 students
What this shows Provo High reports 2,023 students on the CCD universe file.
How Provo High compares
Provo 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,364
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
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.
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
District finance for Provo District reports $11,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~2,023 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,988 (2022-23) → 1,981 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.