The reported proficiency rate for English language arts is 33%.
Original Research by School Decision on Tintic High
Tintic High, serving grades seven through twelve in Eureka, Utah, is the secondary school for the small, historic Tintic District. With an enrollment in the low hundreds, it is a notably small high school, and this scale defines much of the student experience. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up a little over one-tenth of the school, and roughly three out of every ten students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
State testing data presents a mixed picture with some gaps that a family will want to consider. For English language arts, the most recent available result shows about one third of students scoring proficient, a rate that places the school in the lowest quarter among schools in Juab County. Math and science results for the most recent testing year were reported in ranges rather than precise figures, with math proficiency falling well below the county midpoint and science reaching a higher band. The available data on English and math suggests a softer academic profile compared to other schools in the county, while the science range is one area that appears stronger.
The school’s setting in Eureka, a former mining boomtown, is unusual. The town is a compact, historic community along U.S. Route 6, with a population that has been slowly declining over the long term. There is no evidence of recent housing growth or major new development. The community anchors are civic and historical: a city hall, a county courthouse, the Tintic Mining Museum, and nearby recreational areas like Little Sahara Sand Dunes. For a family considering this school, the commute is a relevant factor, as the nearest larger towns with more commercial services are a significant drive away.
A few basic markers that offer useful context are missing from the available data. There is no information on the school’s chronic absenteeism rate, its staffing ratios, or its disciplinary environment. The four-year graduation rate is also unreported, so a parent cannot verify that metric from this record. For a small school in a rural district, some of these gaps may be due to the way data is reported for small populations, but a family should ask the school directly for its graduation rate and attendance patterns. The district brief turned up no public reports of recent program changes, so the school’s academic offerings appear stable in the near term.
The programs that the school offers, such as Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education pathways, or dual-credit courses, are not listed in the data. A parent interested in the breadth of the curriculum will need to check the school’s website or call the office directly.
Tintic High works for a family seeking a very small school environment in a quiet, rural historic town, where a student would know most of their classmates and teachers. The academic results on state tests are on the lower end relative to county peers in English and math, and a parent who prioritizes higher proficiency rates may want to investigate what academic interventions or support programs the school has in place. The school’s small size, rural location, and historic community setting define the experience far more than any district-wide initiatives or growth pressures.
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