PAYSON HIGH SCHOOL

Payson High is a public high school that is part of the Nebo District school district, located in PAYSON, UT with about 1,394 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below.

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.

For more information, contact Payson High at (801) 465-6025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1050 S MAIN
PAYSON, UT 84651
Advertisement

PAYSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PAYSON, UT with about 1,394 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Utah

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Nebo District
Total Students:
1,394
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 1,394 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PAYSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.4%
Hispanic/Latino
16.8%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.