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#396 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 39% in state

Bingham High

High School · Jordan District · South Jordan, UT

A Jordan District high school serving grades 10th – 12th.

2160 W 10400 S, South Jordan, UT 84095

  • Math 41% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.1% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation20.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25:1
District spending per student$9,450
Chronic Absenteeism17.6%

Students at Bingham High score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

11.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bingham 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated983/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Jordan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$123,082

Median home value

$669,600

Median rent

$1,794/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
10 boys'·12 girls'·46 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Anthem Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–121.0 mi154Compare →
Stillwater AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–121.1 mi27Compare →
Career Academy of UtahCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–121.8 mi176Compare →
Mountain Heights AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.17–121.9 mi882Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Jordan District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#24 of 65
District spending per student
$9,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bingham High is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bingham High

Bingham High is a public high school in South Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 2,471 students in grades 10th-12th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Bingham High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Bingham High School is a public high school located in South Jordan, Utah, and is one of eight high schools in the Jordan School District 2. The school's name and mascot are derived from its proximity to the Bingham Copper Mine 2. Established in 1908, the school currently has an enrollment of 2,463 students 1. It offers 52 concurrent and AP courses, with 1,200 students taking concurrent classes 1. The school reports a 98.3% graduation rate and awarded $7,100,000 in scholarships last year 1. Additionally, 31 performing arts groups are active, and the National Honor Society completed 6,144 service hours 1. Recent news includes the appointment of Isabella King Moore as Head Drill Coach and Deb Brown being named a JEF Outstanding Educator of the Year 1. The school maintains a budgeted teacher-to-pupil ratio of 1 to 27.3 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.binghamminers.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bingham High

What grades does Bingham High serve?

Bingham High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Bingham High?

Bingham High has an enrollment of approximately 2,471 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bingham High?

The student-teacher ratio at Bingham High is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bingham High rank in UT?

Bingham High ranks #396 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Bingham High's MySchoolScout rating?

Bingham High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Bingham High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bingham High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bingham High a charter school?

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

Is Bingham High a Title I school?

No, Bingham High is not currently a Title I school.

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

11.7% of students at Bingham 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
2,471
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.6%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 84095)
38,240
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
39
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 84095; 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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