- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Heber City, UT
Wasatch High
Federal NCES profile for Wasatch High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490111000594
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wasatch High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Heber City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wasatch High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wasatch High ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Heber City, UT.
School address
District: Wasatch District · Utah
NCES ID 490111000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Wasatch High held near 2,542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 112.8 → 114.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 490111000594 · Heber City, UT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,604 enr · 23.3:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Wasatch Learning Academy (1,232 students)
Wasatch High held near 2,542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 112.8 → 114.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Wasatch High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wasatch High
2,604 students
- Wasatch Learni
Wasatch Learning Academy
1,232 students
- Timpanogos Mid 1,033
Timpanogos Middle School
1,033 students
- Old Mill Schoo 769
Old Mill School
769 students
- Rocky Mountain 673
Rocky Mountain Middle
673 students
- Midway School 652
Midway School
652 students
What this shows Wasatch High reports 2,604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wasatch High compares
Wasatch 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 54% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,604 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,604
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Utah - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,562
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Wasatch High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Wasatch District reports $11,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wasatch High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Timpanogos Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Mill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wasatch High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~2,604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wasatch High
How many students attend Wasatch High?
Wasatch High has 2,604 students enrolled. It is a high school in Heber City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,531 (2022-23) → 2,542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasatch High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasatch High is 23.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wasatch High?
12.8% of students at Wasatch High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wasatch High?
The largest demographic group at Wasatch High is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Heber City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wasatch High?
Wasatch High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Wasatch High rank among public schools in Heber City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wasatch High ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Heber City, 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 Heber City on the city page.
What other schools are in Wasatch District?
Besides Wasatch High, Wasatch District also operates Wasatch Learning Academy (1,232 students), Timpanogos Middle School (1,033 students), and Old Mill School (769 students). See the Wasatch District district page for the complete list.