- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Syracuse, UT
Syracuse High
Federal NCES profile for Syracuse High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490021001205
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Syracuse High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Syracuse High has class sizes larger than 91% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Syracuse High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Syracuse, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+114 students YoY
Syracuse High held near 2,566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+114 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.1 → 99.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+114 students YoY 490021001205 · Syracuse, UT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,608 enr · 27.2:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High (2,238 students)
Syracuse High held near 2,566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+114 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.1 → 99.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Syracuse High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Syracuse High
2,608 students
- Davis High
Davis High
2,238 students
- Layton High
Layton High
2,231 students
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
2,198 students
- Clearfield Hig
Clearfield High
2,041 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High
1,984 students
What this shows Syracuse High reports 2,608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Syracuse High compares
Syracuse 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 | 27.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 62% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,608 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,608
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Utah - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,986
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Syracuse High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Syracuse High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Syracuse High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~2,608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Syracuse High
How many students attend Syracuse High?
Syracuse High has 2,608 students enrolled. It is a high school in Syracuse, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,452 (2022-23) → 2,566 (2023-24), nearly flat (+114).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Syracuse High?
The student-teacher ratio at Syracuse High is 27.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Syracuse High?
10.7% of students at Syracuse High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Syracuse High?
The largest demographic group at Syracuse High is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Syracuse, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Syracuse High?
Syracuse High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Syracuse High rank among public schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Syracuse High ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Syracuse High, Davis District also operates Davis High (2,238 students), Layton High (2,231 students), and Farmington High (2,198 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.