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#598 of 1,015 schools in UT
Alta High
High School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT
A Canyons District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11055 South Hawk Hwy, Sandy, UT 84094
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alta High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alta High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,881
Median home value
$474,700
Median rent
$1,851/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10 | 0.9 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Diamond Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Jordan HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 8–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,797 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Canyons District
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #35 of 45
- District spending per student
- $11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alta High is listed in Canyons District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alta High
Alta High is a public high school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 2,350 students in grades 8th-12th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta High
What grades does Alta High serve?
Alta High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Alta High?
Alta High has an enrollment of approximately 2,350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta High is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alta High rank in UT?
Alta High ranks #598 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Alta High's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alta High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alta High a charter school?
No, Alta High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alta High a Title I school?
No, Alta High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta High?
14.9% of students at Alta 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (801) 826-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84094)
- 28,277
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84094; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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