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Richfield High

495 West Center, RICHFIELD, UT 84701Sevier District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
739
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
6% vs nat'l
$11,673
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
19% vs nat'l
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
30% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Large public school
Serves 739 students in grades 09–12 in RICHFIELD, Utah.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,673 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Richfield High is a large high in RICHFIELD, Utah, serving grades 09–12 with 739 students. The district invests $11,673 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Richfield High

739
Total Students
20.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
41%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution370 male · 369 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility41%
National avg 52% · 302 students
Student Composition
87%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black1%
Native American7%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490093000544

Academic Outcomes at Richfield High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
86%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 84th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84701

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,673Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,673
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,136
Student Support$2,218
Administration$1,401
Operations$1,751
Other$1,167
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,673 spent per student, an estimated $5,171 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
28%
State government
54.0%
Local (property tax)
28.1%
Federal programs
17.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,673/student, 19% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountySevier County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (435)896-8247
NCES ID: 490093000544
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RICHFIELD seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
495 West Center, RICHFIELD, UT 84701
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.