For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,663 students in American Fork, UT. The top-ranked public high schools in American Fork, UT are Mountain Ridge Jr High School, Polaris High School and American Fork Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
American Fork, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in American Fork have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Utah public high schools.
American Fork, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lone Peak High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in American Fork, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Ridge Jr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 W 10400 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8758
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8758
Gr: 7-9 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
708 So Utah Valley Drive
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8180
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8180
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
American Fork Jr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 W 1120 N
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8750
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8750
Gr: 7-9 | 1,827 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Lone Peak High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10189 N 4800 W
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8810
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8810
Gr: 10-12 | 2,484 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
American Fork High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 N 600 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8800
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8800
Gr: 10-12 | 2,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 S Utah Valley Drive
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8183
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8183
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Dan W. Peterson
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8551
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8551
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in American Fork, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in American Fork, UT include Mountain Ridge Jr High School, Polaris High School and American Fork Jr High School. American Fork has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Utah.
How many public high schools are located in American Fork?
8 public high schools are located in American Fork.
What is the racial composition of students in American Fork?
American Fork public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in American Fork are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in American Fork include: American Fork High School vs. Lone Peak High School, Lone Peak High School vs. American Fork High School, Summit High School vs. Polaris High School
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