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#854 of 1,015 schools in UT

Hunter High

High School · Granite District · West Valley City, UT

A Granite District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4200 S 5600 W, West Valley City, UT 84120

  • Math 13% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2025)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.9% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation10.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism33.8%

Students at Hunter High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
26%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
20%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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

54.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hunter 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$90,847

Median home value

$370,800

Median rent

$1,434/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

75.6%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.7% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·60 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
Kearns HighEnrollment path unverified4.59–122.3 mi2,408Compare →
Granger HighEnrollment path unverified4.08–122.7 mi3,434Compare →
Entheos Academy KearnsCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–92.9 mi576Compare →
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–123.1 mi1,473Compare →

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
#55 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

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

About Hunter High

Hunter High is a public high school in West Valley City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 2,616 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #854 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hunter High

What grades does Hunter High serve?

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

How many students attend Hunter High?

Hunter High has an enrollment of approximately 2,616 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hunter High is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hunter High rank in UT?

Hunter High ranks #854 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Hunter High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hunter High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Hunter High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hunter High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hunter High a charter school?

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

Is Hunter High a Title I school?

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

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

54.3% of students at Hunter 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
2,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
105
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.8%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 84120)
50,589
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
30.9
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 84120; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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