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#597 of 1,015 schools in UT

Jordan High

High School · Canyons District · Sandy, UT

A Canyons District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

95 E BEETDIGGER BLVD, Sandy, UT 84070

  • Math 21% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2025)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.7% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation15.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$11,268
Chronic Absenteeism28%

Students at Jordan High score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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

36.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jordan 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 50Good Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$79,414

Median home value

$429,400

Median rent

$1,578/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
15.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
11 boys'·8 girls'·26 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
Canyons Transition AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.4120.6 mi53Compare →
Diamond Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.66–121.0 mi141Compare →
Canyons Technical Education CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–121.4 mi1Compare →
Brighton HighEnrollment path unverified7.48–12Not available2,393Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Canyons District

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#34 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

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

About Jordan High

Jordan High is a public high school in Sandy, UT, part of Canyons District, serving approximately 1,797 students in grades 8th-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jordan High

What grades does Jordan High serve?

Jordan High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Jordan High?

Jordan High has an enrollment of approximately 1,797 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan High?

The student-teacher ratio at Jordan High is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jordan High rank in UT?

Jordan High ranks #597 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Jordan High's MySchoolScout rating?

Jordan 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 Jordan High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordan High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jordan High a charter school?

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

Is Jordan High a Title I school?

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

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

36.2% of students at Jordan 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
1,797
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.0%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 84070)
30,348
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
32.1
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 84070; 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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