Orem High

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Orem High ranks 37 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Orem High is a public high school serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 1,287 students, located in Orem, Utah, which is part of the Alpine School District. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with 67.6% White, 21.91% Hispanic, and 3.42% Pacific Islander students.

Academically, Orem High's performance is generally on par with or slightly above the Alpine District and state averages in English Language Arts and Science, but lags behind in Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 50.6% of Orem High's 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 49.5% in the Alpine District and 44.6% statewide. The school's academic performance is generally stronger than that of Mountain View High and Pleasant Grove High, which are also part of the Alpine School District.

Interestingly, the nearby Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, a public charter school, consistently outperforms Orem High and the state averages in academic assessments. For instance, in 2023-2024, 81.1% of Karl G. Maeser's 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 50.6% at Orem High and 44.6% statewide. Additionally, Orem High's statewide ranking has seen significant fluctuations over the years, from a high of 34th out of 120 Utah high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 102nd out of 129 in 2020-2021, which may warrant further investigation.

Detail:

Public 10-12

175 S 400 E
Orem, UT 84097

(801) 610-8165

District: Alpine District

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,355

Student/teacher ratio: 24.8

Number of students: 1,299

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.6%

Hispanic:

23.7%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orem High ranks better than 73.2% of high schools in Utah. It also ranks 6^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Orem High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.6%), Hispanic (23.7%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orem High is 24.8, which is the 6^th best among 9 high schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)

Compare Orem High employs 52.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orem High is $9,355, which is the 4^th highest among 9 high schools in the Alpine District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orem High:

SchoolDigger ranks Orem High 37^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Orem High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Alpine District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine District 26^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orem High

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Rank History for all students at Orem High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	51.62	63^rd	142	55.6%
2009	59.14	42^nd	148	71.6%
2010	58.11	36^th	153	76.5%
2011	58.50	42^nd	164	74.4%
2012	53.09	59^th	166	64.5%
2013	69.42	16^th	167	90.4%
2014	57.68	34^th	120	71.7%
2015	58.51	40^th	131	69.5%
2016	60.86	35^th	129	72.9%
2017	53.34	45^th	125	64.0%
2018	42.86	69^th	123	43.9%
2019	56.79	52^nd	136	61.8%
2021	25.96	102^nd	129	20.9%
2022	38.66	83^rd	131	36.6%
2023	55.05	55^th	139	60.4%
2024	64.43	37^th	138	73.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orem High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	50.42	42^nd	84	50.0%
2023	63.57	33^rd	93	64.5%
2024	65.55	27^th	93	71.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orem High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	44.55	31^st	62	50.0%
2023	51.26	29^th	66	56.1%
2024	75.40	11^th	72	84.7%

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Rank History for White students at Orem High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	45.28	65^th	123	47.2%
2023	57.48	41^st	122	66.4%
2024	70.66	24^th	123	80.5%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Orem High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1584	1	16	7	10	n/a	n/a	0	1618
1989	1673	1	18	10	11	n/a	n/a	0	1713
1990	1696	0	27	27	13	n/a	n/a	0	1763
1991	1801	3	20	24	14	n/a	n/a	0	1862
1992	1979	1	34	32	12	n/a	n/a	0	2058
1993	2208	0	2	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	2222
1994	2286	3	40	53	12	n/a	n/a	0	2394
1995	2367	5	51	78	16	n/a	n/a	0	2517
1996	2367	5	51	78	16	n/a	n/a	0	2517
1997	1647	1	31	50	5	n/a	n/a	0	1734
1998	1572	2	30	53	5	n/a	n/a	0	1662
1999	1556	3	37	67	4	n/a	n/a	0	1667
2000	1480	5	32	86	2	n/a	n/a	0	1605
2001	1387	2	30	84	7	n/a	n/a	0	1510
2002	1181	4	50	93	9	n/a	n/a	0	1337
2003	1181	4	50	93	9	n/a	n/a	0	1337
2004	1214	5	51	102	9	n/a	n/a	0	1381
2005	1156	7	52	119	14	n/a	n/a	0	1348
2006	1165	5	51	117	10	n/a	n/a	0	1348
2007	1082	7	42	125	4	n/a	n/a	0	1260
2008	1077	8	39	152	4	n/a	n/a	2	1282
2009	945	10	31	144	4	n/a	n/a	2	1136
2010	901	4	28	144	4	n/a	n/a	22	1103
2011	884	5	20	124	9	20	0	0	1062
2012	923	9	14	121	11	22	4	0	1104
2013	926	14	24	130	9	21	7	0	1131
2014	917	10	25	181	7	26	20	0	1186
2015	899	10	24	177	4	21	25	0	1160
2016	872	11	17	206	6	28	20	0	1160
2017	868	10	16	227	2	41	30	0	1194
2018	856	13	19	249	4	37	28	0	1206
2019	842	13	31	269	3	44	42	0	1244
2020	853	9	22	283	4	50	42	0	1263
2021	854	6	13	254	6	52	55	0	1240
2022	859	13	14	267	6	56	47	0	1262
2023	870	13	15	282	6	44	57	0	1287
2024	865	14	13	308	7	34	58	0	1299

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orem High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1618	82.5	19.6	n/a
1989	1713	82.3	20.8	n/a
1990	1763	82.0	21.5	8.8
1991	1862	79.9	23.3	9.5
1992	2058	81.2	25.3	8.9
1993	2222	86.0	25.8	9.2
1994	2394	93.9	25.5	13.2
1995	2517	105.2	23.9	9.2
1996	2517	105.2	23.9	9.2
1997	1734	80.8	21.5	9.2
1998	1662	74.0	22.5	9.3
1999	1667	79.7	20.9	18.7
2000	1605	78.8	20.4	15.3
2001	1510	63.8	23.7	13.3
2002	1337	57.6	23.2	19.2
2003	1337	57.6	23.2	19.2
2004	1381	57.1	24.2	21.9
2005	1348	56.4	23.9	21.4
2006	1348	75.0	18.0	20.2
2007	1260	51.5	24.5	0
2008	1282	48.1	26.7	15.3
2009	1136	60.2	19.1	22.3
2010	1103	45.5	24.2	31.5
2011	1062	44.7	23.7	29.2
2012	1104	42.1	26.1	33.4
2013	1131	43.7	25.8	46.9
2014	1186	45.9	25.8	34.5
2015	1160	n/a	n/a	34.7
2016	1160	n/a	n/a	35
2017	1194	45.9	25.9	35.3
2018	1206	n/a	n/a	31.9
2019	1244	48.4	25.6	32.9
2020	1263	49.8	25.3	25.3
2021	1240	n/a	n/a	20.7
2022	1262	51.3	24.5	21.4
2023	1287	52.2	24.6	24.8
2024	1299	52.3	24.8	24.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orem High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1618	82.5	19.6	n/a
1989	1713	82.3	20.8	n/a
1990	1763	82.0	21.5	8.8
1991	1862	79.9	23.3	9.5
1992	2058	81.2	25.3	8.9
1993	2222	86.0	25.8	9.2
1994	2394	93.9	25.5	13.2
1995	2517	105.2	23.9	9.2
1996	2517	105.2	23.9	9.2
1997	1734	80.8	21.5	9.2
1998	1662	74.0	22.5	9.3
1999	1667	79.7	20.9	18.7
2000	1605	78.8	20.4	15.3
2001	1510	63.8	23.7	13.3
2002	1337	57.6	23.2	19.2
2003	1337	57.6	23.2	19.2
2004	1381	57.1	24.2	21.9
2005	1348	56.4	23.9	21.4
2006	1348	75.0	18.0	20.2
2007	1260	51.5	24.5	0
2008	1282	48.1	26.7	15.3
2009	1136	60.2	19.1	22.3
2010	1103	45.5	24.2	31.5
2011	1062	44.7	23.7	29.2
2012	1104	42.1	26.1	33.4
2013	1131	43.7	25.8	46.9
2014	1186	45.9	25.8	34.5
2015	1160	n/a	n/a	34.7
2016	1160	n/a	n/a	35
2017	1194	45.9	25.9	35.3
2018	1206	n/a	n/a	31.9
2019	1244	48.4	25.6	32.9
2020	1263	49.8	25.3	25.3
2021	1240	n/a	n/a	20.7
2022	1262	51.3	24.5	21.4
2023	1287	52.2	24.6	24.8
2024	1299	52.3	24.8	24.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orem High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$375 (4.0%)	$8,979 (96.0%)	$9,354

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orem High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 136 High schools	Ranks 55^th of 139 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Orem High)	57.1	50.3	6.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	51.4	49.4	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Orem High)	31.7	27.1	4.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	41.7	29.7	12%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (Orem High)	37.5	36.4	1.1%
10th Grade Science (Alpine District)	39.5	37.6	1.9%
10th Grade Science (Utah)	33	32.2	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1244	1287	3.5%
African American	13	13
American Indian	3	6	100%
Asian	31	15	51.6%
Hispanic	269	282	4.8%
Pacific Islander	44	44
White	842	870	3.3%
Two or More Races	42	57	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.9%	24.8%	8.1%

Schools Near Orem High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)		RISE Mathematics (2024)		RISE Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orem High	Public	10-12	175 S 400 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8165	1,299	52	24.8	24.5%	865 (66.6%)	14 (1.1%)	308 (23.7%)	13 (1.0%)	7 (0.5%)	34 (2.6%)	58 (4.5%)	64.4	37^th of 138 public high schools	73.2%		55.1	55^th of 139 public high schools	60.4%	18		50.6		33.7		38.6							$9,355	$375	$8,979
Mountain View High	Public	10-12	665 W Center	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8160	1,541	64	24.1	31.4%	874 (56.7%)	19 (1.2%)	557 (36.1%)	14 (0.9%)	9 (0.6%)	18 (1.2%)	50 (3.2%)	33	94^th of 138 public high schools	31.9%		35.1	88^th of 139 public high schools	36.7%	6		42.2		13.4		31.9							$10,156	$265	$9,891
Utah County Academy of Science	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	940 W 800 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Utah County Academy of Science	Yes	Yes	No	No	(801) 863-2222	549	22	24.9	17.3%	338 (61.6%)	6 (1.1%)	164 (29.9%)	16 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	19 (3.5%)	99.2	2^nd of 138 public high schools	98.6%		99.9	1^st of 139 public high schools	99.3%	1	62.7	81.9	76.7	72.6	82.5	73.4							$8,825	$919	$7,906
Timpview High	Public	9-12	3570 N 650 E	Provo	84604	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 221-9720	2,268	93	24.4	27.1%	1,450 (63.9%)	22 (1.0%)	547 (24.1%)	58 (2.6%)	8 (0.4%)	85 (3.7%)	98 (4.3%)	67.6	33^rd of 138 public high schools	76.1%		65.8	32^nd of 139 public high schools	77.0%	1	54.2	59.5	40.4	38.3	39.8	34.4							$9,035	$473	$8,562
Timpanogos High	Public	10-12	1450 N 200 E	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8175	1,455	61	23.9	22.5%	1,038 (71.3%)	10 (0.7%)	333 (22.9%)	18 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	16 (1.1%)	37 (2.5%)	68.8	31^st of 138 public high schools	77.5%		62.2	40^th of 139 public high schools	71.2%	9		54.2		30.9		42.8							$8,923	$322	$8,602
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	320 W 600 S	Lindon	84042	Utah County	Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 235-9000	635	34	18.5	6.6%	441 (69.4%)	5 (0.8%)	102 (16.1%)	56 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	28 (4.4%)	97.4	4^th of 138 public high schools	97.1%		96.3	4^th of 139 public high schools	97.1%		75.3	81.1	61.8	68.2	61.2	58.5	61.0	58.1	52.2	41.4	65.0	61.9	$6,273	$122	$6,151
Provo High	Public	7-12	1199 North Lakeshore Dr	Provo	84601	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 373-6550	1,981	81	24.4	37.9%	1,005 (50.7%)	11 (0.6%)	788 (39.8%)	25 (1.3%)	20 (1.0%)	59 (3.0%)	72 (3.6%)	22.4	113^th of 138 public high schools	18.1%		21.2	113^th of 139 public high schools	18.7%		34.4	36.2	23.9	17.6	28.1	22.4							$9,806	$484	$9,322
Independence High	Public	5-12	636 N Independence Ave	Provo	84601	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 374-4920	278	21	13.4	55.8%	113 (40.6%)	4 (1.4%)	138 (49.6%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	9 (3.2%)	8 (2.9%)								(n/a)													$15,106	$779	$14,327
Provo Adult Education	Public	9-12	636 N Independence Ave	Provo	84601	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 374-4840	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pleasant Grove High	Public	10-12	700 E 200 S	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8170	2,009	79	25.3	16.6%	1,604 (79.8%)	17 (0.8%)	282 (14.0%)	11 (0.5%)	7 (0.3%)	16 (0.8%)	72 (3.6%)	38.3	88^th of 138 public high schools	36.2%		47.1	72^nd of 139 public high schools	48.2%	16		42.9		25.1		27.5							$8,110	$270	$7,840

Frequently Asked Questions about Orem High

Is Orem High a good school?

Orem High ranks 37^th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Orem High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,299 students attended Orem High.

What is the racial makeup of Orem High?

Students at Orem High are 67% White, 24% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Orem High?

Orem High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cascade School
Elementary : Foothill School
Middle : Canyon View Junior High

What district is Orem High in?

Alpine District

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