There are over 750 traditional public schools in 41 school districts in Utah. While each public school is responsible for educating the school-aged children who reside within its boundaries, Utah's Open Enrollment program allows parents to send their child to any public school of their choice, so long as there is available space within the school. This gives parents and students a broader choice of opportunities and allows them to have more control over their education.
Along the Wasatch Front, 33 schools earned the highest rating from GreatSchools, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers information to help parents make the best education decisions for their children.
Utah public school facts:
In the 2008-09 school year, Utah spent an estimated $7,700 per public school student. (Learn more)
In the 2006-07 school year, the average class size for Utah's public schools was 22.2. This figure is based on the number of full-time teachers per student and does not include classroom aides or teacher coordinators. (Learn more)
On average, Utah’s graduation rate is 78.6 %, compared to 70.6% for the U.S. (Learn more)
In 2006-07, the average class size for Utah's public schools was 22.2. This figure is based on the number of full-time teachers per student and does not include classroom aides or teacher coordinators. (Learn more)
