North Sevier High School in Salina, Utah on DonorsChoose

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About this school

North Sevier High School is a rural public school in Salina, Utah that is part of Sevier School District. It serves 269 students in grades 9 - 12. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

269 Students

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350 W 400 N

Salina, UT 84654 View local requests

http://nshs.seviersd.org

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North Sevier High School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

North Sevier High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 24, 2025

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