The reported proficiency rate for Math is 22%.
Original Research by School Decision on Cedar Valley High
Cedar Valley High is a comprehensive public high school in Eagle Mountain, serving grades 9 through 12 despite a directory listing that also includes grades 7 and 8; the enrollment data shows no students in those lower grades, making this effectively a four-year high school. It is part of the Alpine School District, Utah’s largest district, and sits in the western portion of Utah County. The school is large, drawing from a rapidly growing suburban community, and serves a student body that is predominantly White with a substantial Hispanic minority and a smaller share of students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, Black, or multiracial. About a fifth of students qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, a share that is moderate for the area.
The academic picture at Cedar Valley High is limited in the available data. The only state assessment result comes from a single year and a single subject: math proficiency in the 2020–21 school year. In that year, roughly a fifth of tested students scored proficient or above, a figure that places the school in the bottom quartile among districts in Utah County. The participation rate in that test was notably low, and a family should consider that the data may not reflect the school’s current performance. No results for English language arts or science were reported, and no graduation rate or chronic absenteeism data is available. State testing data for more recent years was not included in the source material, and the school’s academic trends are not visible. A parent may want to ask the school directly for current proficiency levels and graduation outcomes.
The community setting is essential context. Eagle Mountain is one of the fastest‑growing cities in Utah, a master‑planned suburban community that has expanded explosively over the past two decades. The population is young and family‑oriented, with a high homeownership rate. The housing market reflects strong demand, with home values that have risen sharply and are high relative to national benchmarks. Rents are also elevated, and buying a home requires a substantial income. The city is entirely car‑dependent; there is no traditional downtown, no public transit, and the built environment is suburban subdivisions and strip commercial corridors. However, the city has invested heavily in recreational trails and parks, so outdoor amenities are abundant.
A major development on the horizon is the pending split of Alpine School District. In November 2024, voters approved a plan to divide the district into three separate entities, with the new boundaries set to take effect in the 2027–28 school year. Eagle Mountain will be part of the new “West” district, alongside Saratoga Springs, Fairfield, and Cedar Fort. This reorganization will bring new school board governance, potentially new boundary lines, and possibly shifts in property tax structures. For families with children currently at Cedar Valley High or planning to enroll, the transition means the school’s district affiliation and administration will change in a few years. New board members will be elected in 2025, and boundary maps were approved in early 2025. The details of how the split will affect individual schools, staffing, and programs are still emerging, so a parent should follow the public process closely.
Cedar Valley High itself is a large, traditional high school in a fast‑growing suburb with limited public data on academic outcomes. The community is young and expanding, with a housing market that is expensive and competitive. The district split adds a layer of uncertainty about future governance. The school’s academic standing, based on the sparse data available, appears to be below the midpoint among its county peers, but a fuller picture would require more recent and comprehensive results. For a family considering this school, the immediate questions to investigate are the school’s current academic performance across subjects, graduation rates, and course offerings, as well as how the impending district reorganization will affect the day‑to‑day experience of students.
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