Summary:
ZIP code 84404 includes 24 schools serving elementary, middle, high-school, alternative, and specialized-grade students across the Weber District, Ogden City District, charter programs, and specialized schools. The strongest overall elementary option is Plain City School, ranked in the 87th state percentile, with low chronic absenteeism and particularly strong math and science results. Farr West School and improving West Weber School are also among the better elementary choices.
Among middle schools, Wahlquist Junior High is the clear leader, ranking above the state median and posting strong mathematics results with only 11.8% chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Highland Junior High and Mound Fort Junior High rank near the bottom statewide and report absenteeism above 40%. At the high-school level, Fremont High has the strongest completion profile, with a 97.4% graduation rate, 1.8% dropout rate, and 11.9% chronic absenteeism. Weber Innovation High School combines a 92.2% graduation rate with comparatively strong achievement, while Two Rivers High also reports a high graduation rate.
Parents should pay close attention to attendance as well as test scores. Several lower-ranked schools, including Heritage School, Highland Junior High, and Mound Fort Junior High, have both low achievement and high chronic absenteeism. Horizon Academy is the most serious outlier, reporting a 48% graduation rate, 44.9% dropout rate, and 57.7% chronic absenteeism. Results for small or specialized schools may be less stable or suppressed, so comparisons should consider school size and program type. Overall, the data show a wide gap between the stronger Weber District schools and several struggling Ogden City District schools, with East Ridge Elementary School standing out as a relative bright spot within Ogden City.
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