Payson High School

Payson High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1050 S Main St,  Payson, UT
Nebo School District
3.9
4.6
1,601 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
880
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
880
Math
430
Verbal
450
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
36.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44%
State Average
19.8%
Science
34.4%
State Average
22.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
403:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
80.1%
Hispanic
16.9%
Two or more races
2%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Utah Valley University 474 Students
Southern Utah University 366 Students
University of Utah 338 Students
Utah State University 325 Students
Snow College 269 Students
Utah Tech University 263 Students
Brigham Young University 216 Students
Weber State University 145 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho 122 Students
Arizona State University 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 106 Students
Psychology 74 Students
Business 55 Students
Elementary Education 39 Students
Biology 35 Students
Education 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Graphic Design 26 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 324 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/27/2025
There's nothing I want to change! Payson High School has been an amazing experience for me! Everyone is so friendly!
5.0 Alum
5/20/2025
Honestly, it was a great high school experience. I think one thing that could be changed is making sure that students are doing ok and involving them in whatever way possible, make new clubs, etc..
3.0 Senior
11/4/2024
They get the job done and there are great teachers and horrible teachers, at the end of the day I'd say that they are a pretty average high school
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 15 Reviews
5.0 student
8/25/2023
I go to payson high school and I am having an amazing experience! I love this school I feel like other schools are not as welcoming as payson is I feel like I belong at this school and I am loving it. The teachers are very smart I learn so many new things every day and I connect with them. I never f...
5.0 student
8/25/2023
this school is awesome and its so lit.
5.0 student
10/1/2021
Alright Besties buckle up for the best review. I am literally in love with my Payson. We have the funnest people, teachers and students. The BEST student section and I love my high experience. Clubs are fun, classes are cool! I love my school so much!!!
5.0 parent
9/26/2018
Amazing! I love how much this school cares for each individual student! I am grateful for this schools influence on the kids and how they treat them all as individuals and not just numbers. Everyone I have spoken to or have had to speak with has been fantastic! Just an amazing school!

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Payson High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Payson, UT, in the Payson neighborhood, and is served by the Nebo School District in Utah. The school has a total enrollment of 1,601 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Payson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 880 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $480,168. Discover additional schools in the area, like Salem Hills High School, Nebo Online School, American Preparatory Academy - Salem, and more. Learn more about what Payson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Payson High School.

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