Enrollment
2,503
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
What stands out at West High
West High is a large combined-grade school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 2,503 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,503 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Salt Lake District spends $12,784 per pupil, 31% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Salt Lake City's public schools, it stands alongside Brighton High (2,435 students): West High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 27.1:1).
Salt Lake District also operates Highland High (1,973 students) and East High (1,764 students) alongside West High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West High compares
West High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,784
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salt Lake District, which includes West High.
$12,784
Per student
+31%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 26.5%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is West High a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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