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#602 of 1,015 schools in UT
Granite Connection High
School · Granite District · Salt Lake City, UT
A school in Salt Lake City, UT where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 16.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Granite Connection High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 18 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Granite Connection 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), 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
$73,469
Median home value
$426,000
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Educational Support SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Utah Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,732 | Compare → |
| Blind Region 2Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Jean Massieu School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 143 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Granite District
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #30 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
Granite Connection High is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Granite Connection High
Granite Connection High is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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 ranks #602 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Granite Connection High's MySchoolScout rating?
Granite Connection 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 Granite Connection High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Granite Connection High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (385) 646-5435
- 4-Year Graduation
- 16.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84107)
- 37,548
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 84107; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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