- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vernal, UT
Uintah High
Federal NCES profile for Uintah High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490108000585
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uintah High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Vernal · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Uintah High has class sizes larger than 79% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uintah High ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Vernal, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Uintah High held near 1,856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.1 → 74.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 490108000585 · Vernal, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,843 enr · 24.6:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernal Middle (842 students)
Uintah High held near 1,856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.1 → 74.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Uintah High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Uintah High
1,843 students
- Vernal Middle
Vernal Middle
842 students
- Discovery Scho 656
Discovery School
656 students
- Uintah Middle 579
Uintah Middle School
579 students
- Maeser School 473
Maeser School
473 students
- Naples School 456
Naples School
456 students
What this shows Uintah High reports 1,843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uintah High compares
Uintah 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 13% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,843 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,843
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Utah - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$11,207
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Uintah High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Uintah District reports $11,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uintah High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uintah Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maeser School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uintah High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,843 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Uintah High
How many students attend Uintah High?
Uintah High has 1,843 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vernal, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,808 (2022-23) → 1,856 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uintah High?
The student-teacher ratio at Uintah High is 24.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uintah High?
24.3% of students at Uintah High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uintah High?
The largest demographic group at Uintah High is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Vernal, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uintah High?
Uintah High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Uintah High rank among public schools in Vernal?
By Resource Investment Index, Uintah High ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Vernal, 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 Vernal on the city page.
What other schools are in Uintah District?
Besides Uintah High, Uintah District also operates Vernal Middle (842 students), Discovery School (656 students), and Uintah Middle School (579 students). See the Uintah District district page for the complete list.