- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
West High
Federal NCES profile for West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490087000524
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #21 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #21 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
West High held near 2,505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-95 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 117.7 → 112.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-95 students YoY 490087000524 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,503 enr · 21.4:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High (1,973 students)
West High held near 2,505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-95 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 117.7 → 112.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- Clayton Middle 567
Clayton Middle
567 students
What this shows West High reports 2,503 students on the CCD universe file.
How West High compares
West 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 63% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,503 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,503
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Utah - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,808
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
Counselors8.3 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 25.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.2%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, West High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~2,503 students)
Frequently asked questions about West High
How many students attend West High?
West High has 2,503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,600 (2022-23) → 2,505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-95).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?
The student-teacher ratio at West High is 21.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West High?
45.5% of students at West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West High?
The largest demographic group at West High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West High?
West High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West High rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #21 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides West High, Salt Lake District also operates Highland High (1,973 students), East High (1,764 students), and Glendale Middle (678 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.