Enrollment
2,023
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 490081000459
Provo High — Provo, UT
Federal NCES profile for Provo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 34
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Provo District · Utah
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 23.1:1 Utah avg
+8% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Provo High reports 2,023 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 80.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Utah state mean of 23.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 57% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Utah average and 44% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 311 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Provo District spends $13,633 per pupil district-wide, above the Utah average of $12,354 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.2% from local sources (property taxes), 45.8% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Provo High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Utah state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 23.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▲ 3% | 28.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,023 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
24.9:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 80% in Utah — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,633
per pupil, district-wide
— above Utah avg of $12,354
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 2,023 Top 97% in Utah — larger than 3% of 1,068 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 80.0
Students per teacher 24.9:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.8% +3% vs state
NCES ID 490081000459
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Counselors (FTE) 6.5
Students per counselor 311:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.3%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 53
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Provo District, which includes Provo High.
$13,633
Per student
+10%
vs Utah
Avg $12,354
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
Similar other schools in Provo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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628 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Spring Creek School
Standard public school
452 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin School
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398 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Walden School of Liberal Arts
Standard public school
386 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Independence High
Alternative education program
276 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in PROVO, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Provo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Provo High is 24.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Utah average of 23.1:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in PROVO, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Provo High?
Provo High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.