Wasatch District, UT - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Wasatch District

Wasatch District serves students from preschool through twelfth grade across Wasatch County, a mountain valley region in north-central Utah. With an enrollment that places it among the larger districts in the area, it operates nine schools including elementary, middle, and high school campuses, plus a learning academy. The district’s student body is predominantly White, with a substantial Hispanic population of roughly one in five students, and smaller shares of students who identify as Asian, Black, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or multiracial. Data on economic disadvantage, special education, and English learner status were not available in the records reviewed.

On state assessments administered in grades three through eight, a majority of students scored at proficient levels in mathematics, English language arts, and science. The proficiency rates across those three subjects clustered near each other, indicating consistent academic performance in the middle grades. Because the state adjusted its cut scores for English language arts in a recent testing cycle, year-to-year comparisons are not reliable, but the district’s current results show that most students meet the state’s standard. Testing data for high school grades were not part of the available record, and a graduation rate was also missing, so a parent would want to seek that information directly from the district to get a full picture of secondary outcomes.

The district is in a period of visible growth. A new comprehensive high school, Deer Creek High School, is scheduled to open in August 2026, adding capacity for grades nine through twelve and reshaping attendance boundaries. Alongside it, a new campus of Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) is under construction and expected to open around the same time, offering hands-on training in healthcare, skilled trades, culinary arts, cosmetology, and technology. This partnership creates a direct career and technical education pathway for high school students, a strong asset for families interested in alternatives to a purely academic route.

Housing in the communities served by the district is expensive. Home values are well above national and state medians, and rents are correspondingly high, with the typical rent consuming a large share of household income. The weighted average home value in the district’s zip codes exceeds $900,000, and rents average more than $3,000 per month. Communities such as Heber City, Midway, Kamas, and parts of Park City and Provo fall within the district’s boundaries, giving it a mix of small towns and resort-area enclaves. The high cost of housing is a practical consideration for any family evaluating whether to move into the district or rent there.

Wasatch District offers a solid academic foundation in the elementary and middle school years, with a majority of students meeting state proficiency standards. Its upcoming high school expansion and the co-located technical college represent a significant investment in both capacity and career readiness. The district operates in a high-cost, fast-growing region, and families who can afford to live there will find a school system that is expanding to meet demand while developing new educational options.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

8,970

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 19%

Black 0%

White 77%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

Math

Gr 3

40%

—

Gr 4

44%

—

Gr 5

36%

—

Gr 6

22%

—

Gr 7

30%

—

Gr 8

31%

—

Gr 38

34%

—

Science

Gr 4

38%

—

Gr 5

38%

—

Gr 6

38%

—

Gr 7

27%

—

Gr 8

30%

—

Gr 38

34%

—

Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

Heber Valley School

Midway School

Wasatch High

Rocky Mountain Middle

J.R. Smith School

Old Mill School

Wasatch Learning Academy

Daniels Canyon School

Timpanogos Middle School

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

1 grade reported

61%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

61%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

61%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$909,445

Year-over-year change+1.9%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$609K to $2.2M

vs. state typical1.68x

vs. national typical2.47x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
84032	Heber City	$853K	+0.5%	49.4%
84082	Wallsburg	$885K	+3.8%	22.0%
84036	Kamas	$1.0M	+2.6%	14.2%
84049	Midway	$947K	+1.9%	11.2%
84604	Provo	$609K	+4.9%	1.7%
84060	Park City	$2.2M	+6.6%	1.6%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,053/mo

Year-over-year change+6.6%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$1,788 to $4,246/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
84032	Heber City	$2,529	+6.7%	49.4%
84036	Kamas	$4,246	—	14.2%
84049	Midway	$3,963	—	11.2%
84604	Provo	$1,788	+3.5%	1.7%
84060	Park City	$3,586	—	1.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,589/mo

Home price / national median income10.9x

Annual rent / national median income43.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,536/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)

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