- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Spanish Fork, UT
Spanish Fork High
Federal NCES profile for Spanish Fork High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490063000399
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spanish Fork High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #1 of 15
- public schools in Spanish Fork · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for Utah
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Spanish Fork High has class sizes larger than 90% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Fork High ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Spanish Fork, UT.
School address
District: Nebo District · Utah
NCES ID 490063000399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Spanish Fork High held near 1,546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.6 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 490063000399 · Spanish Fork, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,640 enr · 26.9:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Spanish Fork High held near 1,546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.6 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Spanish Fork 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
- This school 1,640
Spanish Fork High
1,640 students
- Salem Hills Hi 1,593
Salem Hills High
1,593 students
What this shows Spanish Fork High reports 1,640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spanish Fork High compares
Spanish Fork 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 51% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,640 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,640
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Utah - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.8%
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Spanish Fork High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Spanish Fork 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spanish Fork 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
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spanish Fork High
How many students attend Spanish Fork High?
Spanish Fork High has 1,640 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spanish Fork, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,519 (2022-23) → 1,546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fork High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fork High is 26.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spanish Fork High?
13.7% of students at Spanish Fork High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spanish Fork High?
The largest demographic group at Spanish Fork High is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Spanish Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spanish Fork High?
Spanish Fork High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Spanish Fork High rank among public schools in Spanish Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Fork High ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Spanish Fork, 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 Spanish Fork on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Spanish Fork 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.