Payson High School
School Overview
Payson High School is a public school located in Payson, Utah. It is a school in Nebo School District district.
According to the Utah state assessment result, 20% of students are proficient in Math learning and 41% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,400 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 25 to 1 where a total of 56 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,400 students are attending Payson High School. By gender, there are 723 and 677 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Payson High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 608 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48 | 23 | 25 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 544 | 250 | 294 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 608 | 282 | 326 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 56 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Payson High School and the students to teacher ratio is 25 to 1. 71.4% of teachers are certified. 76.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 56 | Students per teacher: 25 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 40 | 71.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 16 | 28.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 9 | 16.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 7.1% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 467 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 36,681 Households |
| Population | 135,148 |
| Male | 69,387 |
| Female | 67,282 |
| Child Population | 58,807 |
| Total Housing Units | 38,026 Units |
| Average House Value | $281,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,090 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.00% |
| Average Household Income | $77,016 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.02% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Payson High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 116 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 566 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Payson High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 116 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 75 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 566 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Nebo District
In Nebo District, 50 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.