Summary:
Ogden City District serves about 9,802 students across 17 schools in Ogden, Utah, including elementary, middle, high, preschool, and alternative-style secondary programs serving grades 7–12. The district includes 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools, and is ranked 81st of 92 Utah districts. Overall performance varies widely: every school is listed with the same district-level one-star rating, but individual results range from very strong to among the lowest in the state.
Shadow Valley School is the clear standout, ranking in the 89th percentile among Utah elementary schools and outperforming district results in every reported tested subject. Its chronic absenteeism rate is also the district’s lowest among schools with available data, at 20.5%. Other relatively strong elementary options include Polk School and East Ridge Elementary School, both of which generally exceed district proficiency rates and report lower absenteeism. Among middle schools, Mount Ogden Junior High leads its peers and has improved its statewide ranking over time. Ogden High has the strongest traditional high-school outcomes, including a 94.9% graduation rate and a 5.1% dropout rate, though academic proficiency remains low.
Parents should pay close attention to attendance and academic support when considering lower-performing schools. Odyssey School ranks near the bottom statewide, with very low assessment results, 50.6% chronic absenteeism, and 78.27% free/reduced-price lunch participation. Heritage School and New Bridge School also show low proficiency and absenteeism above 40%. At the secondary level, Highland Junior High, Mound Fort Junior High, and Ben Lomond High require particular attention for weak mathematics and science results. Reported absenteeism averages about 40%, substantially above the Utah comparison of 23.8%, making attendance, instructional support, and school-specific programs important questions for families.
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