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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PROVO DISTRICT·NCES 490081000459

Provo High

1199 North Lakeshore Dr, PROVO, UT 84601 · (801) 373-6550 · Utah County
GRADES 07–12HIGH12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL2,023 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,023
High
DISTRICT 1,533 · STATE 980
Student : Teacher
25.6:1
79 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.4:1 · STATE 21.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
707 students
DISTRICT 40% · 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
528
Grade 10
480
Grade 11
529
Grade 12
486
Student demographics
White
50%
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 69%
Hispanic
41%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 21%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 2%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
3%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 2%
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
27.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
42.7%
based on UT schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-14.8pp
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
2,023
+159 (+9%) vs 2017
% White
50%
was 57%
% Hispanic
41%
was 35%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Provo High

Provo High is one of the substantial high schools in PROVO, Utah, one of the schools within Provo District, with 2,023 students on its rolls from grades 7 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 106% larger than the state mean of about 980.

Across the 21 schools in Provo District (13,897 students total), Provo High accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Provo High shows that the most-represented group is White (50%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest looks like 41% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 3% Pacific Islander. By comparison, Utah County as a whole is about 81% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, Provo High shows 79 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 25.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.1:1, putting Provo High higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 35% of students at Provo High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably above Utah County's rate of about 22%.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Provo High tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 42.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 27.9%.

Across the wider county, Utah County reports that median household income runs about $100,671, 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Utah County's 202 public schools (combined enrollment of about 164,467 students), Provo High is one campus in the mix.

Lakeview School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Provo High. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Provo High ranks 8th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 42.1%.

Provo High operates from a high-density location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Provo High has edged up 9%, going from 1,864 students in 2018 to 2,023 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 57% to 50%.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Provo High typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

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
Provo High
District
Provo District
Address
1199 North Lakeshore Dr, PROVO, UT 84601
Phone
(801) 373-6550
County
Utah County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
2,023
Teachers (FTE)
79
Student–teacher ratio
25.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
707 (35%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
490081000459
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Provo High
What is the total enrollment at Provo High?
Provo High enrolls approximately 2,023 students in grades 07-12.
Is Provo High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Provo High is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many teachers does Provo High have?
Provo High employs 79 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Provo High?
Student demographics at Provo High are roughly 50% White, 41% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Provo High in?
Provo High is part of Provo District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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