- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, UT
Salem Hills High
Federal NCES profile for Salem Hills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490063001160
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Hills High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Utah
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Hills High has class sizes larger than 81% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Hills High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Salem, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Salem Hills High held near 1,585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 490063001160 · Salem, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,593 enr · 24.9:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Salem Hills High held near 1,585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Salem Hills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nebo Online Sc
Nebo Online School
7,791 students
- Maple Mountain 1,902
Maple Mountain High
1,902 students
- Springville Hi 1,665
Springville High
1,665 students
- Payson High 1,648
Payson High
1,648 students
- Spanish Fork H 1,640
Spanish Fork High
1,640 students
- This school 1,593
Salem Hills High
1,593 students
What this shows Salem Hills High reports 1,593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem Hills High compares
Salem Hills 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 55% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,593 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,593
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Utah - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$8,911
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Salem Hills High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nebo District reports $8,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem Hills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Online School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Maple Mountain High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem Hills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Hills High
How many students attend Salem Hills High?
Salem Hills High has 1,593 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,561 (2022-23) → 1,585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Hills High is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem Hills High?
12.7% of students at Salem Hills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Hills High?
The largest demographic group at Salem Hills High is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Salem, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Hills High?
Salem Hills High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Salem Hills High rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Hills High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Salem Hills High, Nebo District also operates Nebo Online School (7,791 students), Maple Mountain High (1,902 students), and Springville High (1,665 students). See the Nebo District district page for the complete list.