Wayne High School is a public high school located in Bicknell, Wayne County, Utah. The school serves grades 9–12.
Serving 190 students in grades 7-12, Wayne 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wayne High School's student population of 190 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Wayne 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 Wayne High School is 0.31, 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
#726 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
21%
White
82%
69%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne High School's ranking?
Wayne High School is ranked #726 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne High School is 80%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wayne High School?
190 students attend Wayne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wayne High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne High School?
Wayne High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wayne High School offer ?
Wayne High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wayne High School part of?
Wayne High School is part of Wayne School District.
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