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American Fork High

510 N 600 E, AMERICAN FORK, UT 84003 · (801) 610-8800 · Utah County
GRADES 10–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,316 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,316
High
DISTRICT 1,808 · STATE 980
Student : Teacher
25.1:1
92 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.8:1 · STATE 21.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
14%
325 students
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 33%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
1
Grade 10
780
Grade 11
751
Grade 12
784
Student demographics
White
82%
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 69%
Hispanic
13%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 21%
Black
0%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
40.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
53.0%
based on UT schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-12.0pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,316
+41 (+2%) vs 2017
% White
82%
was 86%
% Hispanic
13%
was 8%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About American Fork High

American Fork High operates as a well-populated senior high in AMERICAN FORK, Utah, operated by Alpine District. Current enrollment sits at 2,316 students spanning grades 10 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 136% above the state mean of about 980.

Across the 89 schools in Alpine District (86,645 students total), American Fork High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, American Fork High shows that nearly all students (82%) are White. Other groups include 13% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, American Fork High has 92 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 25.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.1:1, putting American Fork High higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 14% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), American Fork High tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 53.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 40.9%.

In the area at large, census data for Utah County shows the typical household earns roughly $100,671 per year, 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Utah County's 202 public schools (combined enrollment of about 164,467 students), American Fork High is one campus in the mix.

Barratt School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around American Fork High. On composite proficiency, American Fork High comes 5th of 6 in the immediate cluster, behind the nearby-schools average of 52.5%.

Geographically, the school is in a bedroom-community area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at American Fork High has remained close to its prior level, going from 2,275 students in 2018 to 2,316 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 8% to 13% over that span.

Inside the community feed, the feed for American Fork High typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Utah County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
705,400
Census ACS
Median income
$100,671
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
202
164,467 students

Quick facts

School name
American Fork High
District
Alpine District
Address
510 N 600 E, AMERICAN FORK, UT 84003
Phone
(801) 610-8800
County
Utah County
Level
High
Grade range
10–12
Total enrollment
2,316
Teachers (FTE)
92
Student–teacher ratio
25.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
325 (14%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
490003000002
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Alpine District
Other schools in AMERICAN FORK
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About American Fork High
How many students attend American Fork High?
American Fork High enrolls approximately 2,316 students in grades 10-12.
Is American Fork High an elementary, middle, or high school?
American Fork High is a high school covering grades 10-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Fork High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at American Fork High is approximately 25.1:1 (92 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at American Fork High?
Student demographics at American Fork High are roughly 82% White, 13% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is American Fork High in?
American Fork High is part of Alpine District.
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