Tooele High School is a secondary school located in Tooele, Utah, United States currently educating students in grades 9–12. Operated by the Tooele County School District, Tooele High enrolls approximately 1,800 students each year. The Tooele High mascot is the White Buffalo.
Serving 1,900 students in grades 9-12, Tooele High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,900 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tooele High School's student population of 1,900 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,900 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1913
School Rankings
Tooele High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tooele High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
70%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: White Buffalo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tooele High School's ranking?
Tooele High School is ranked #774 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Tooele High School often compared to?
Tooele High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stansbury High School, Grantsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tooele High School?
The graduation rate of Tooele High School is 89%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tooele High School?
1,900 students attend Tooele High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Tooele High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tooele High School?
Tooele High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tooele High School offer ?
Tooele High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tooele High School part of?
Tooele High School is part of Tooele School District.
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