Summary
Ogden High is a public high school in Ogden, Utah, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 1,113 students. The school is part of the Ogden City School District, which is ranked 82 out of 93 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ogden High has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of Utah high schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 130 out of 138.
Ogden High's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Utah Aspire Plus assessments, is significantly below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 33.5% of Ogden High's 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.8%. In mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 13.8%, compared to the state average of 29%. The school also has a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 9.4% to 11.1% in recent years, and a significant chronic absenteeism problem, with rates ranging from 23.8% to 38.2%.
Despite the challenges, Ogden High's performance does show some signs of improvement over the past few years, with small increases in proficiency rates and graduation rates. The school's performance is generally lower than the nearby Ben Lomond High and George Washington High, which also struggle with low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and high percentages of low-income students. Addressing the underlying issues at Ogden High, such as socioeconomic factors and student engagement, will be crucial for improving the school's overall performance.
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