Mountain Crest High

www.ccsdut.org/MtCrestHigh.cfm

1,538 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Mountain Crest High School, located in Hyrum, Utah, is a prominent secondary institution within the Cache County School District. Serving students in the surrounding communities, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of core academic subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and diverse elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Mountain Crest fosters a strong school spirit through its wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school places a high value on community involvement and student development, aiming to cultivate a supportive culture where students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests while building character. As a central fixture of the Hyrum area, Mountain Crest High remains dedicated to its mission of empowering students to reach their full potential in an ever-changing global society.

1,538

Total Students

62.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Crest High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,326
Hispanic	153
Black	13
Asian	8
Two or More	22
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	10

White
1,326 (86.2 %)
Hispanic
153 (9.9 %)
Two or More
22 (1.4 %)
Black
13 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.7 %)
Asian
8 (0.5 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

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:	Cache District
Phone:	(435)245-6093
Website:	http://www.ccsdut.org/MtCrestHigh.cfm
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* 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 9 420

Grade 10 411

Grade 11 364

Grade 12 343