At a glance
Reported students
1,593
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah high enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 197 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605
Salem Hills High: 1,593 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
24.6:1 reported; state peer median 20.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,493
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.1:1
What the reported data says about Salem Hills High
Salem Hills High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Salem. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Nebo District. NCES reports 1,593 students for 2024–25.
Among 197 high schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 459 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.6:1, above the Utah median of 20.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Salem Hills High
- 1How do the reported 24.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.11
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.8%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Nebo District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Spanish Fork High
High · Grades 06–12
1,640 reported students
Payson High
High · Grades 06–12
1,648 reported students
Springville High
High · Grades 06–12
1,665 reported students
Maple Mountain High
High · Grades 07–12
1,902 reported students
Mapleton Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–09
1,312 reported students
Maple Grove Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,195 reported students
Public schools near Salem Hills High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem School Elementary · Nebo District | PK–06 | 508 | 0.3 mi |
| Payson High High · Nebo District | 06–12 | 1,648 | 3.6 mi |
| Spanish Fork High High · Nebo District | 06–12 | 1,640 | 3.8 mi |
| Maple Mountain High High · Nebo District | 07–12 | 1,902 | 4.9 mi |
| Merit College Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Merit College Preparatory Academy | 07–12 | 456 | 7.8 mi |
| Springville High High · Nebo District | 06–12 | 1,665 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Salem Hills High
What grades does Salem Hills High serve?
Salem Hills High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Nebo District.
How many students attend Salem Hills High?
Salem Hills High reported 1,593 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 197 Utah high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,493 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Salem Hills High?
The calculated ratio is 24.6:1, based on 1,593 students and 64.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 20.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Salem Hills High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Salem Hills High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Nebo District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Salem Hills High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Salem Hills High in?
Salem Hills High is part of Nebo District, based in Spanish Fork, UT, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Salem Hills High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Salem School (0.3 mi), Payson High (3.6 mi), Spanish Fork High (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.