Payson High

www.nebo.edu/phs/

1,648 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Payson High School, located in Payson, Utah, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Nebo School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the institution emphasizes academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and career readiness. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various pathways for technical and vocational training to help students prepare for post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Payson High boasts a rich tradition of athletics and student activities, fostering a well-rounded environment where students are encouraged to participate in sports, clubs, and fine arts programs. The school is perhaps most famously recognized in pop culture as a primary filming location for the 1984 movie *Footloose*. Today, it remains a central hub for the Payson community, dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging educational experience for its diverse student body.

1,648

Total Students

69.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Payson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,279
Hispanic	315
Black	10
Asian	3
Two or More	30
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,279 (77.7%)
Hispanic
315 (19.1%)
Two or More
30 (1.8%)
Black
10 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Asian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Nebo District
Phone:	(801)465-6025
Website:	http://www.nebo.edu/phs/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 573

Grade 11 558

Grade 12 517