Summary:
ZIP code 84118 has one high school, Kearns High, serving grades 9–12 in the Kearns area through Granite District. The school is large, enrolling about 2,313 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 24.4 to 1. More than half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, an indicator that many families may face financial challenges that can affect attendance, access to support, and academic progress.
For parents comparing high schools in 84118, Kearns High shows several areas needing attention. Its latest ranking was 135th out of 139 Utah high schools, placing it in the 3rd percentile. Recent proficiency rates were below both Granite District and statewide results in English, mathematics, and science. Mathematics was the weakest area: only 8.9% of ninth graders and 11.1% of tenth graders were proficient. Test scores declined in every reported subject and grade from the previous year, making ninth-grade support, foundational skills, and consistent academic monitoring important priorities.
Attendance and completion results provide a more mixed picture. Chronic absenteeism affected 37.2% of students, considerably above both the district and Utah rates, which can make it harder to keep up with coursework. The graduation rate was 82.8%, higher than the district’s 80.3% but below Utah’s 89.8%. The dropout rate was 17.1%, slightly better than the district’s 18.4% but about twice the statewide rate. Overall, families should expect a large school with broad opportunities but significant academic and attendance challenges. Key questions for the school include how it supports ninth-grade transitions, improves mathematics and literacy, reduces absences, and provides individualized help for students who are falling behind.
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