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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARBON DISTRICT·NCES 490015000089

Carbon High

750 E 400 N, PRICE, UT 84501 · (435) 637-2463 · Carbon County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,004 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,004
High
DISTRICT 370 · STATE 980
Student : Teacher
21.5:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.4:1 · STATE 21.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
398 students
DISTRICT 51% · 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
246
Grade 10
270
Grade 11
248
Grade 12
240
Student demographics
White
82582%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 69%
Hispanic
15215%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 21%
Black
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Asian
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Native American
121%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
52052%
Female
48448%

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BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
36.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
40.4%
based on UT schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.2pp
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
1,004
+114 (+13%) vs 2017
% White
82%
was 84%
% Hispanic
15%
was 14%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Carbon High

Carbon High, a mid-tier four-year high school in PRICE, Utah, operated by Carbon District, caters to 1,004 students, covering grades 9 through 12.

Carbon High is one of 9 schools operated by Carbon District, a district that teaches 3,334 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Carbon High reports that nearly all students (82%) are White; the rest comes out to 15% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 47 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 21.5:1. The state averages about 21.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 40% of students at Carbon High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Carbon County runs at roughly 49%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Carbon High tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 40.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 36.2%.

Around the school, Carbon County reports that median household earnings sit near $58,377, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. Across Carbon County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,694 students), Carbon High is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Pinnacle Canyon Academy, around 0.4 miles off. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Carbon High at 7th of 8; the average score across the group is 42.3%.

Carbon High operates from a town-based location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Carbon High has rose 13%, going from 890 students in 2018 to 1,004 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Carbon High typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Carbon County at a glance

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Population
20,517
Census ACS
Median income
$58,377
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
3,694 students

Quick facts

School name
Carbon High
District
Carbon District
Address
750 E 400 N, PRICE, UT 84501
Phone
(435) 637-2463
County
Carbon County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,004
Teachers (FTE)
47
Student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
398 (40%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
490015000089
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Carbon District
Other schools in PRICE
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Carbon High
How many students attend Carbon High?
Carbon High enrolls approximately 1,004 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Carbon High serve?
Carbon High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carbon High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Carbon High is approximately 21.5:1 (47 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Carbon High?
Carbon High reports a student body of 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Carbon High in?
Carbon High is part of Carbon District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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