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Emery High

Summary:

Emery High School is a public high school located in Castle Dale, Utah, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 642 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Emery School District, which is ranked 59 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Emery High performs on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 10th-grade students scored 43.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 32% proficient or better in Mathematics, and 40.8% proficient or better in Science. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with some fluctuations in specific subject areas and grade levels.

Despite having a significant population of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, with 44.55% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Emery High has been able to support their academic achievement, with its low-SES students ranking among the top in the state. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and has consistently ranked in the middle to upper-middle range of Utah high schools over the past several years.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 975 N Center
       Castle Dale, UT  84513

(435) 381-2689

District: Emery District

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,282 Help


Feeder schools for Emery High:

Elementary:    Castle Dale School
    Cleveland School
    Cottonwood School
    Ferron School
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Middle:    Canyon View Middle School
    San Rafael Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emery High ranks better than 56.5% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Emery High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emery High is 18.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emery High is $12,282.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emery High:

SchoolDigger ranks Emery High 60th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Emery High in the ranking list.)

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Emery District:

SchoolDigger ranks Emery District 59th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emery High

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Rank History for all students at Emery High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 42.78 94th 142 33.8%
2009 35.62 106th 148 28.4%
2010 30.77 114th 153 25.5%
2011 35.40 113th 164 31.1%
2012 39.19 112th 166 32.5%
2013 45.08 101st 167 39.5%
2014 39.85 76th 120 36.7%
2015 34.18 84th 131 35.9%
2016 27.94 95th 129 26.4%
2017 37.97 76th 125 39.2%
2018 39.14 76th 123 38.2%
2019 45.37 70th 136 48.5%
2021 53.68 50th 129 61.2%
2022 49.98 62nd 131 52.7%
2023 56.17 53rd 139 61.9%
2024 53.27 60th 138 56.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emery High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.18 14th 84 83.3%
2023 81.64 10th 93 89.2%
2024 61.96 31st 93 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Emery High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.25 75th 123 39.0%
2023 41.94 69th 122 43.4%
2024 37.52 78th 123 36.6%
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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.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Emery High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 536 0 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1989 537 0 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 546
1990 566 0 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1991 593 0 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 601
1992 654 0 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 672
1993 662 0 1 8 4 n/a n/a 0 675
1994 706 0 1 9 5 n/a n/a 0 721
1995 802 0 5 12 5 n/a n/a 0 824
1996 802 0 5 12 5 n/a n/a 0 824
1997 776 0 6 19 5 n/a n/a 0 806
1998 777 0 6 13 4 n/a n/a 0 800
1999 744 0 7 14 1 n/a n/a 0 766
2000 753 1 5 16 4 n/a n/a 0 779
2001 654 0 4 15 3 n/a n/a 0 676
2002 546 0 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2003 546 0 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2004 525 0 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 545
2005 495 1 4 18 4 n/a n/a 0 522
2006 491 1 5 26 2 n/a n/a 0 525
2007 481 3 7 18 5 n/a n/a 0 514
2008 443 3 10 11 3 n/a n/a 0 470
2009 445 3 11 8 3 n/a n/a 0 470
2010 421 2 5 14 4 n/a n/a 6 452
2011 411 1 2 21 3 0 0 0 438
2012 367 2 0 21 4 1 1 0 396
2013 399 2 0 18 3 3 1 0 426
2014 402 2 1 12 5 1 1 0 424
2015 411 3 1 11 6 1 1 0 434
2016 388 1 2 12 4 1 3 0 411
2017 389 2 4 14 3 2 4 0 418
2018 553 5 3 22 2 1 5 0 591
2019 585 6 1 28 2 1 4 0 627
2020 587 3 2 36 1 0 4 0 633
2021 609 1 0 34 2 0 2 0 648
2022 600 0 1 36 2 0 4 0 643
2023 609 2 1 27 0 0 3 0 642
2024 595 1 2 34 0 0 4 0 636

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 Emery High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 546 21.5 25.3 n/a
1989 546 22.5 24.2 n/a
1990 577 25.5 22.6 12.8
1991 601 26.5 22.6 12.5
1992 672 29.0 23.1 13.8
1993 675 32.5 20.8 14.2
1994 721 33.5 21.5 15.4
1995 824 34.0 24.2 13.2
1996 824 34.0 24.2 13.2
1997 806 30.0 26.9 8.6
1998 800 31.0 25.8 11.1
1999 766 36.0 21.3 21.9
2000 779 35.8 21.8 23.2
2001 676 33.3 20.3 23.5
2002 565 26.7 21.2 35.4
2003 565 26.7 21.2 35.4
2004 545 23.9 22.8 34.1
2005 522 25.4 20.6 35.2
2006 525 31.0 16.9 32.4
2007 514 25.0 20.6 0
2008 470 25.3 18.6 20.4
2009 470 10.5 19.5 35.5
2010 452 23.1 19.4 37.4
2011 438 21.1 20.6 36.5
2012 396 23.4 16.8 39.4
2013 426 23.1 18.3 67.1
2014 424 22.7 18.6 32.3
2015 434 n/a n/a 31.6
2016 411 n/a n/a 37.5
2017 418 22.7 18.4 39.7
2018 591 n/a n/a 43
2019 627 30.2 20.7 43.1
2020 633 31.8 19.8 46
2021 648 n/a n/a 44.9
2022 643 33.7 19.0 45.9
2023 642 34.5 18.5 44.5
2024 636 33.4 18.9 32.4

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 Emery High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 546 21.5 25.3 n/a
1989 546 22.5 24.2 n/a
1990 577 25.5 22.6 12.8
1991 601 26.5 22.6 12.5
1992 672 29.0 23.1 13.8
1993 675 32.5 20.8 14.2
1994 721 33.5 21.5 15.4
1995 824 34.0 24.2 13.2
1996 824 34.0 24.2 13.2
1997 806 30.0 26.9 8.6
1998 800 31.0 25.8 11.1
1999 766 36.0 21.3 21.9
2000 779 35.8 21.8 23.2
2001 676 33.3 20.3 23.5
2002 565 26.7 21.2 35.4
2003 565 26.7 21.2 35.4
2004 545 23.9 22.8 34.1
2005 522 25.4 20.6 35.2
2006 525 31.0 16.9 32.4
2007 514 25.0 20.6 0
2008 470 25.3 18.6 20.4
2009 470 10.5 19.5 35.5
2010 452 23.1 19.4 37.4
2011 438 21.1 20.6 36.5
2012 396 23.4 16.8 39.4
2013 426 23.1 18.3 67.1
2014 424 22.7 18.6 32.3
2015 434 n/a n/a 31.6
2016 411 n/a n/a 37.5
2017 418 22.7 18.4 39.7
2018 591 n/a n/a 43
2019 627 30.2 20.7 43.1
2020 633 31.8 19.8 46
2021 648 n/a n/a 44.9
2022 643 33.7 19.0 45.9
2023 642 34.5 18.5 44.5
2024 636 33.4 18.9 32.4

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 Emery High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $393 (3.2%) $11,889 (96.8%) $12,282

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emery High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 136 High schoolsRanks 53rd of 139 High schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Emery High)46.342.3
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Emery District)44.340.3
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Emery High)49.744.7
 5%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Emery District)46.442.5
 3.9%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (Emery High)29.234.8
 5.6%
   9th Grade Science (Emery District)2833.3
 5.3%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Emery High)43.947.4
 3.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Emery District)42.345.2
 2.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)49.545.3
 4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Emery High)43.538
 5.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Emery District)38.736.4
 2.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)36.327.7
 8.6%
10th Grade Science (Emery High)28.130.6
 2.5%
   10th Grade Science (Emery District)25.629.4
 3.8%
   10th Grade Science (Utah)3332.2
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students627642
 2.4%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic2827
 3.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White585609
 4.1%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.1%44.5%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emery High

Emery High ranks 60th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Emery High are 94% White, 5% Hispanic.

Emery High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Castle Dale School
Elementary : Cleveland School
Elementary : Cottonwood School
Elementary : Ferron School
Elementary : Huntington School
Middle : Canyon View Middle School
Middle : San Rafael Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 636 students attended Emery High.


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