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Woods Cross High

600 W 2200 S, WOODS CROSS, UT 84087Davis District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 10–12Non-Charter
1,567
Students
Total enrolled
97%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 12% vs nat'l
$9,987
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 30% vs nat'l
24.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 56% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,567 students in grades 10–12 in WOODS CROSS, Utah.
30% below average funding
District spends $9,987 per pupil, 30% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Woods Cross High is a very large high in WOODS CROSS, Utah, serving grades 10–12 with 1,567 students. The district invests $9,987 per student — 30% below the national average of $14,347, with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 97% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Woods Cross High

1,567
Total Students
24.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
65
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (10–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution838 male · 729 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 244 students
Student Composition
78%
13%
Asian2%
White78%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490021000157

Academic Outcomes at Woods Cross High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
97
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
97%
State avg
86%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 85th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84087

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,987Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,987
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,394
Student Support$1,898
Administration$1,198
Operations$1,498
Other$999
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,987 spent per student, an estimated $4,424 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
36%
State government
51.7%
Local (property tax)
35.7%
Federal programs
12.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 97% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,987/student, 30% less than the national average
  • 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
West Point SchoolBuffalo Point SchoolCook SchoolBluff Ridge School
+3 more
↓
Middle
West Point Jr HighSyracuse Jr HighFarmington Jr HighShoreline Junior High
+11 more
↓
High School
Syracuse HighLayton HighDavis HighFarmington High
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades10 – 12
Location—
CountyDavis County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDavis District →
Phone: (801)402-4500
NCES ID: 490021000157
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WOODS CROSS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
600 W 2200 S, WOODS CROSS, UT 84087
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.