Murray High

schools.murrayschools.org/schools/mhs/

1,400 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Murray High School, located in Murray, Utah, serves as the primary high school for the Murray City School District. Situated along the busy S. State Street corridor, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a tradition of academic excellence, extracurricular engagement, and school spirit. The institution is known for its "Spartan" mascot and prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework, career and technical education, and vibrant student life.

The school’s website highlights a commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that goes beyond the classroom. With a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts opportunities, and student-led clubs, Murray High encourages students to take an active role in their development. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Murray community and utilizing modern instructional resources, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment that empowers its diverse student body to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.

1,400

Total Students

63.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murray High
Demographic	Student Count
White	918
Hispanic	311
Black	57
Asian	30
Two or More	55
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	13

White
918 (65.7 %)
Hispanic
311 (22.3 %)
Black
57 (4.1 %)
Two or More
55 (3.9 %)
Asian
30 (2.1 %)
American Indian
13 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (0.9 %)

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:	Murray District
Phone:	(801)264-7460
Website:	http://schools.murrayschools.org/schools/mhs/
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 10 476

Grade 11 471

Grade 12 453