Carbon High School is a high school in Price, Utah, that is part of Carbon School District.
Serving 1,009 students in grades 9-12, Carbon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,009 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carbon High School's student population of 1,009 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,009 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.
School Rankings
Carbon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carbon High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carbon High School's ranking?
Carbon High School is ranked #596 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Carbon High School often compared to?
Carbon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinnacle Canyon Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carbon High School?
The graduation rate of Carbon High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Carbon High School?
1,009 students attend Carbon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Carbon High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carbon High School?
Carbon High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Carbon High School offer ?
Carbon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carbon High School part of?
Carbon High School is part of Carbon School District.
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