Kearns High School is a public high school located at 5525 S. Cougar Lane Kearns, Utah, United States. It was opened in 1966 with its first graduating class graduating in 1967. It serves 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. The official mascot is a Cougar and the school colors are green and gold.
Serving 2,408 students in grades 9-12, Kearns 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 7% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kearns High School's student population of 2,408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Rankings
Kearns 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 Kearns High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#909 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
46%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
40%
71%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearns High School's ranking?
Kearns High School is ranked #909 out of 957 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearns High School?
The graduation rate of Kearns High School is 82%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kearns High School?
2,408 students attend Kearns High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Kearns High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearns High School?
Kearns High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kearns High School offer ?
Kearns High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearns High School part of?
Kearns High School is part of Granite School District.
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