Ogden City District, UT - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Ogden City District

Ogden City District serves a large and diverse student population across preschool through high school in Weber County. The district covers multiple communities, including the city of Ogden, the unincorporated area of Eden, and Washington Terrace. The student body reflects a mix of backgrounds: a substantial share identifies as Hispanic, and a large share identifies as White, with smaller representations of Asian, Black, American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. Information about economic disadvantage, such as free and reduced-price meal eligibility, was not available in the data provided, so a reader cannot determine the level of poverty among families from this account.

Academically, the district's performance on state assessments for grades three through eight places it above the midpoint among the eleven districts in Weber County when looking at overall proficiency across math, English language arts, and science. That means the district is around the middle of the pack, slightly above the average for the county. However, the district's chronic absenteeism rate falls in the bottom quarter compared to other districts in the county, meaning a higher proportion of students are absent frequently. A parent may want to ask the district about its attendance support strategies. The district's four-year graduation rate was not available in the data, so a direct measure of high school completion is missing from this account.

District spending per student is in the upper range when compared with other districts in the county. This may reflect the district's investment in special programs, facilities, or student support. The data provided did not include detailed program offerings, such as Advanced Placement, career and technical education, or dual enrollment courses, so families would need to reach out to individual schools for that information.

A major development for the district came in November 2024, when voters approved a general obligation bond, described as the largest in district history. The bond will fund the construction of two new elementary schools, major renovations and additions to several existing campuses, security upgrades district-wide, and a new transportation hub. The bond was structured so that the property tax rate would remain flat rather than decline as older debt is retired. For families, this means improved facilities and safety infrastructure without an increase in the current tax rate, but it also means the rate will not drop as it otherwise would have. Construction planning began in 2025, with builds expected over the next couple of years.

The district operates a wide range of schools, including comprehensive high schools such as Ogden High and Ben Lomond High, junior high schools, elementary schools, alternative schools such as Odyssey School and New Bridge School, special education programs, and online options at the elementary and secondary levels. A new school, OTECH High School, is listed as a future addition. This variety suggests that families can find different learning environments within the district, from traditional to alternative to online.

Housing in the district varies by location. Home values in some parts are above the national typical level, while in others they are closer to the average. Rental costs are moderate, and for many families, renting appears to be more financially manageable than buying, given current mortgage rates and the price-to-income ratio. The national economic context shows a stable unemployment rate and slow income growth, which likely influences local household budgets.

State testing data was available for math, English language arts, and science at the elementary and middle school levels, but no data was provided for high school assessments or for student subgroups such as English learners or students with disabilities. The district's civil rights data, including discipline and course access, was also absent from the data. Families who want a full picture of the district's outcomes for all student groups should ask for this information directly.

Overall, Ogden City District is a large, diverse district that spends relatively more per student than most of its county peers and is in the midst of a major facilities upgrade. Its academic proficiency sits near the middle of the county's districts, while chronic absenteeism is a noted soft spot. The absence of several key data points means a parent should plan to visit schools and ask pointed questions about support for different learners, graduation outcomes, and program availability.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

10,411

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 50%

Black 2%

White 42%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

Math

Gr 3

23%

—

Gr 4

19%

—

Gr 5

17%

—

Gr 6

13%

—

Gr 7

17%

—

Gr 8

12%

—

Gr 38

17%

—

Science

Gr 4

21%

—

Gr 5

20%

—

Gr 6

25%

—

Gr 7

21%

—

Gr 8

17%

—

Gr 38

21%

—

Schools in this District

25 schools are officially reported under this district.

Contracted Special Education

Spec. Educ. ATC

Ogden Preschool

George Washington High

Bonneville School

East Ridge Elementary School

Ogden High

Odyssey School

Liberty Elementary School

Mount Ogden Junior High

Polk School

Highland Junior High

Mound Fort Junior High

Lincoln School

Shadow Valley School

New Bridge School

Malan's Peak Secondary

Ogden Online Elementary

Ogden Online Secondary

OTECH High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

28%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

31%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

31%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$453,090

Year-over-year change+1.6%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$435K to $858K

vs. state typical0.84x

vs. national typical1.23x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
84404	Ogden	$435K	+1.6%	39.4%
84401	Ogden	$441K	+0.8%	29.1%
84403	Ogden	$448K	+2.8%	20.5%
84405	Washington Terrace	$462K	+1.5%	6.5%
84310	Eden	$858K	+3.3%	2.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,524/mo

Year-over-year change+1.9%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$1,418 to $1,825/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
84404	Ogden	$1,623	+0.2%	39.4%
84401	Ogden	$1,440	+3.2%	29.1%
84403	Ogden	$1,446	+2.4%	20.5%
84405	Washington Terrace	$1,418	+4.7%	6.5%
84310	Eden	$1,825	—	2.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,286/mo

Home price / national median income5.4x

Annual rent / national median income21.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$763/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$540,993 (+1.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.