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#734 of 1,015 schools in UT

Cyprus High

High School · Granite District · Magna, UT

A Granite District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8623 W 3000 S, Magna, UT 84044

  • Math 12% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2025)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.5% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation24.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.4:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Cyprus High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
26%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
29%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
23%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
19%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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

47.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cyprus 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$87,516

Median home value

$341,400

Median rent

$1,623/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.9% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·64 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Entheos Academy MagnaCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–91.8 mi495Compare →
Hunter HighEnrollment path unverified4.69–124.2 mi2,616Compare →
Granite Connection HighEnrollment path unverified5.9K–12Not available513Compare →
Granite Technical InstituteEnrollment path unverified4.97–12Not available98Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Granite District

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#36 of 84
District spending per student
$11,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Cyprus High

Cyprus High is a public high school in Magna, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 2,772 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #734 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Cyprus High

Sources:WikipediaWayback Machine

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

Cyprus High School is a public high school located in Magna, Utah, at 8575 W Cordero Dr. 3 The school originally opened in 1918 and currently serves an enrollment of 3,000 students. 3 As of 2024, the principal is Josh LeRoy. 3 The school's mascot is the Cyprus Pirate. 3 In 2025, Cyprus High School moved to a new campus situated at the same address, 8575 W Cordero Dr. 3 The school's official website domain, cyprushigh.org, is registered but has not yet launched a live site. 2
Sources (2)
  1. web.archive.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cyprus High

What grades does Cyprus High serve?

Cyprus High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cyprus High?

Cyprus High has an enrollment of approximately 2,772 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cyprus High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cyprus High is 27.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cyprus High rank in UT?

Cyprus High ranks #734 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Cyprus High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cyprus High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Cyprus High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cyprus High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cyprus High a charter school?

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

Is Cyprus High a Title I school?

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

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

47.8% of students at Cyprus 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,772
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 84044)
29,488
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
32.5
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 84044; 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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