Payson High School

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Payson High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1050 S Main St,  Payson, UT
Nebo School District
3.9
4.6
1,648 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
900
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
900
Math
440
Verbal
460
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44.2%
State Average
19.7%
Science
35.8%
State Average
22.2%
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
53.5%
Female
46.4%
White
77.6%
Hispanic
19.1%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or 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 484 Students
Southern Utah University 360 Students
University of Utah 354 Students
Utah State University 350 Students
Utah Tech University 259 Students
Snow College 259 Students
Brigham Young University 208 Students
Weber State University 139 Students
Brigham Young University-Idaho 122 Students
Arizona State University 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 103 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Business 59 Students
Elementary Education 42 Students
Biology 37 Students
Education 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Graphic Design 24 Students
Engineering 23 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 306 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!
3.0 Senior
1/19/2024
I overall have had a good high school experience. The school offers a lot of college classes and clubs. The problem is that the school is old and has a lot of issues.
4.0 Senior
7/12/2023
I have enjoyed some classes, but the students are rowdy and just a mess to deal with. I think they can do better activities to make the year more enjoyable.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 16 Reviews
5.0 student
10/24/2025
I currently go to this school and honestly I really enjoy it. Most the teachers are very kind, good people and I haven't had any bad experiences.
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!!!

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,648 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% 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 3.66, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 900 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $483,331. 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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