American Fork School Guide
American Fork High School, American Fork
American Fork High School for homebuyers: how it ranks, which American Fork neighborhoods feed it, and what homes inside the boundary cost.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
The short answer
American Fork High School is a public high school serving grades 10 to 12 in American Fork’s Alpine School District. It carries a four-year graduation rate of about 90 percent, a 6 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, and one of the most decorated marching band programs in the country. It serves the American Fork city neighborhoods and is one of the district’s oldest comprehensive high schools, founded in 1902.
Alpine School District, 510 N 600 E, American Fork, UT 84003.
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How good is American Fork High School?
American Fork High earns a 6 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and operates at a student-to-teacher ratio of about 25 to 1. Its four-year graduation rate of roughly 90 percent runs above the Utah average of about 88 percent. As one of the oldest and largest high schools in the district, it offers a deep slate of Advanced Placement and concurrent enrollment courses, with particularly strong results in language arts on recent state testing.
American Fork vs. nearby Alpine District high schools
| School | Graduation rate | GreatSchools | Students |
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| American Fork High | 90% | 6/10 | ~2,312 |
| Lone Peak High | 96% | 7/10 | ~2,484 |
| Pleasant Grove High | 92% | 5/10 | ~1,905 |
All three sit above state averages. Lone Peak leads this group on both graduation rate and GreatSchools rating, while American Fork and Pleasant Grove anchor the older, more established parts of northern Utah County.
Athletics and activities
American Fork is nationally known for its marching band, which has performed in the Rose Parade in 1998 and 2012 and reached the Bands of America Grand Nationals finals, placing 8th nationally in 2024. The Cavemen also carry a strong boys cross country tradition with multiple state titles since 2009, alongside competitive teams across other sports. Mascot: the Cavemen, a nod to nearby Timpanogos Cave. Colors: red and white with black. Established in 1902.
The American Fork High boundary and feeder schools
American Fork city neighborhoods feed American Fork High, anchored by American Fork Junior High. As one of the district’s older comprehensive high schools, its boundary is relatively settled compared with the fast-growing Lehi and Eagle Mountain areas, but growth and the coming district split still make it worth verifying. The Alpine School District boundary tool checks any specific address.
Note that the Alpine School District is set to split into three smaller districts beginning in the 2027 to 2028 school year. American Fork is slated for the new central district alongside Lehi, Highland, Cedar Hills, and Alpine. School assignments are expected to carry over, but it is one more reason to verify boundaries on a current address.
Homes in the American Fork High boundary
American Fork mixes older established neighborhoods near downtown with newer pockets of construction toward the foothills and the interstate. As of July 2026, the market generally runs:
- Entry level: townhomes and condos from around the high $300,000s
- Typical: single-family homes in the $500,000s to $800,000s
- Upper end: larger and foothill homes above $1 million
Prices move over time and vary by neighborhood, so treat these as a snapshot and search the boundary directly for live numbers.
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A local broker’s take
If schools are steering your American Fork search, the boundary covers a genuine cross section of the city, from walkable older neighborhoods near downtown to newer construction closer to the foothills. American Fork High is a large, established program with a national-caliber music culture, and its boundary is more settled than the rapidly changing lines in Lehi. Still, the Alpine district split lands in 2027, so when you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer.
Explore the wider market on our American Fork area page, and we will help you weigh school boundaries against everything else that matters in a home.
Enrolling and location
Families within the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment. Utah’s open enrollment policy allows applications from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Alpine School District.
When you are ready to find a home in the American Fork High area, call 801-999-8005 or reach out here, and we will pull current listings inside the boundary and confirm the attendance area on any address you are considering.
Sources: SchoolDigger, GreatSchools, PublicSchoolReview, Wikipedia, the Utah State Board of Education, news coverage of the Alpine School District split, and live listing data from zoomUTAH. School data reflects recent reporting years. Price ranges reflect the American Fork market as of July 2026 and change over time.
American Fork High School, American Fork FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does American Fork High School serve?
American Fork High serves grades 10 to 12 in the Alpine School District, in American Fork, Utah.
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Is American Fork High School a good school?
Yes. It holds a 6 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and posted a four-year graduation rate of about 90 percent, above the Utah average of roughly 88 percent. It is best known nationally for its marching band, a Rose Parade and Bands of America Grand Nationals program, and for a strong boys cross country tradition.
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What neighborhoods feed into American Fork High?
American Fork city neighborhoods feed American Fork High, anchored by American Fork Junior High. Because it is one of the district's older comprehensive high schools, its boundary is relatively settled, but confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder.
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Can I send my child to American Fork High if I live outside the boundary?
Often, yes. Utah's open enrollment lets you apply from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Alpine School District. Families inside the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment.
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How do I find homes that feed into American Fork High?
Search the American Fork High attendance area directly on zoomUTAH, or reach out and we will pull current listings inside the boundary for you. Always verify the boundary on a specific address before you write an offer, since lines can change, especially with the Alpine district split coming.
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How much do homes in the American Fork High boundary cost?
As of July 2026, the American Fork market runs from townhomes and condos in the high $300,000s up to larger single-family homes above $1 million, with most homes between the $500,000s and the $800,000s. The city mixes older established neighborhoods with newer pockets of construction.
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