Payson High School vs. Salem Hills High School
Should you attend Payson High School or Salem Hills High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Salem Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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Overview
Serving 1,554 students in grades 6-12, Payson 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 15% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Salem Hills 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 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,554 students
1,561 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#543 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Graduation Rate
91%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 10 Students
576
566
Grade 11 Students
508
539
Grade 12 Students
470
456
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
17%
10%
% Black
1%
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% White
80%
86%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
