Serving 185 students in grades 7-12, Wendover 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wendover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wendover High School's student population of 185 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wendover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wendover High School is 0.39, 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
#878 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
76%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
17%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wendover High School's ranking?
Wendover High School is ranked #878 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wendover High School?
The graduation rate of Wendover High School is 80%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wendover High School?
185 students attend Wendover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Wendover High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wendover High School?
Wendover High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wendover High School offer ?
Wendover High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wendover High School part of?
Wendover High School is part of Tooele School District.
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