Serving 1,603 students in grades 10-12, Box Elder High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Box Elder High School's student population of 1,603 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Box Elder High School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Box Elder High School is 0.27, 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
#471 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Box Elder High School's ranking?
Box Elder High School is ranked #471 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Box Elder High School often compared to?
Box Elder High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Box Elder High School?
The graduation rate of Box Elder High School is 91%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Box Elder High School?
1,603 students attend Box Elder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Box Elder High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Box Elder High School?
Box Elder High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Box Elder High School offer ?
Box Elder High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Box Elder High School part of?
Box Elder High School is part of Box Elder School District.
School Reviews
2 12/29/2008
Many of students have been humiliated by a certain teacher. Yet when a complaint is filed, it gets swept under the rug. Where are the advicates for our childrens rights! The school board only cares for the TEACHER and not their students!
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