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#110 of 974 schools in UT

Top 11% in state

Granite Connection High

School · Granite District

501 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

513
Students
11.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 11%
in UT

About Granite Connection High

Granite Connection High is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of the Granite District. The school serves approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5/10, placing it in the 88.8th percentile among UT schools — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $73,469, where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

Score Breakdown

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Exceptional36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+8.75 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2021
TrendImproving
Academics3.2Fair36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25%
Reading/ELA Proficiency25%
Overall Proficiency25%
Expected (poverty-adj.)29%
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment9.8Exceptional29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1

Granite Connection High — Students at Granite Connection High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

58.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Granite Connection High Compares

See how Granite Connection High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.5/10
89th percentile in UT
Academic
3.2/10
3.2/10
Growth
10.0/10
Above average
Environment
9.8/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
59%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
46 teachers

Location

501 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Lincoln School SALT LAKE CITY 0.2 mi 4.4
Youth Educational Support School SALT LAKE CITY 0.2 mi 5.4
Utah International Charter School SOUTH SALT LAKE 0.4 mi 5.8
James E. Moss School SALT LAKE CITY 0.8 mi 3.9
Utah Virtual Academy MURRAY 1.0 mi 5.2
Olene Walker Elementary SALT LAKE CITY 1.0 mi 3.9
Granite Park Jr High SALT LAKE CITY 1.2 mi 5.3
Nibley Park School SALT LAKE CITY 1.6 mi 8.3
Parkside School MURRAY 2.1 mi 6.3
Granite Technical Institute SALT LAKE CITY 2.0 mi 7.0
Headstart Preschool Special Education SALT LAKE CITY 2.0 mi 5.8
Woodrow Wilson School SALT LAKE CITY 2.1 mi 4.8
William Penn School SALT LAKE CITY 1.7 mi 7.0
Wasatch Waldorf Charter School HOLLADAY 2.0 mi 5.9
Blind Region 2 SALT LAKE CITY 1.9 mi 5.8
Jean Massieu School for the Deaf SALT LAKE CITY 1.9 mi 5.6
Hillcrest Jr High MURRAY 2.4 mi 5.8
Murray High MURRAY 2.4 mi 6.1
ST VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH SCHOOL Salt Lake City 2.3 mi 7.1
VALOR PREPARATORY ACADEMY Murray 2.2 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 84107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,469

Median Home Value

$426,000

Median Rent

$1,387/mo

Population

37,548

College Educated

38%

Homeownership

47.2%

Avg Commute

20.2 min

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Median Age

35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Granite Connection High

What grades does Granite Connection High serve?

Granite Connection High serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Granite Connection High?

Granite Connection High has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Connection High?

The student-teacher ratio at Granite Connection High is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Granite Connection High rank in UT?

Granite Connection High is ranked #110 out of 974 schools in UT.

What is Granite Connection High's MySchoolScout rating?

Granite Connection High has a composite rating of 7.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Granite Connection High a charter school?

No, Granite Connection High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Granite Connection High a Title I school?

No, Granite Connection High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Granite Connection High?

58.9% of students at Granite Connection High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
513
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Free/Reduced Lunch
58.9%
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details