Enrollment
426
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroe, UT
South Sevier High
Federal NCES profile for South Sevier High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490093000547
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Sevier High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Sevier High has class sizes smaller than 74% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Sevier High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monroe, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Sevier High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Sevier High
South Sevier High is a mid-sized high school in Monroe, Utah, enrolling 426 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 426 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sevier District also operates Richfield High (789 students) and Monroe School (537 students) alongside South Sevier 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 South Sevier High compares
South Sevier 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▲ 28% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Utah - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$10,108
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 85.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, South Sevier High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sevier District, which includes South Sevier High.
$10,108
Per student
+3%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 54.0%
Federal 17.9%
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 South Sevier High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pahvant School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashman School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Sevier High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar high 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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Sevier High
How many students attend South Sevier High?
South Sevier High has 426 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroe, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Sevier High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Sevier High is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Sevier High?
35.8% of students at South Sevier High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Sevier High?
The largest demographic group at South Sevier High is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Monroe, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Sevier High?
South Sevier High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Sevier High rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, South Sevier High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monroe, 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 Monroe on the city page.
Is South Sevier High a good school?
South Sevier High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Utah schools. 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 Sevier District?
Besides South Sevier High, Sevier District also operates Richfield High (789 students), Monroe School (537 students), and Pahvant School (520 students). See the Sevier District district page for the complete list.
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