Serving 636 students in grades 9-12, Emery High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emery High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Emery High School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Emery High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emery High School is 0.11, 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
#532 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Emery High School's ranking?
Emery High School is ranked #532 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emery High School?
The graduation rate of Emery High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Emery High School?
636 students attend Emery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Emery High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emery High School?
Emery High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Emery High School offer ?
Emery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Emery High School part of?
Emery High School is part of Emery School District.
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