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#339 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 33% in state

Mountain Heights Academy

High School · Mountain Heights Academy · West Jordan, UT

A charter high school in West Jordan, UT where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

9067 S 1300 W Suite 204, West Jordan, UT 84088

  • Math 22% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.8% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.5% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-21.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$10,680
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Mountain Heights Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 30% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
55%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mountain Heights Academy 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,660/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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

$100,532

Median home value

$443,400

Median rent

$1,554/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–121.1 mi153Compare →
Hawthorn Academy West JordanCharter · enrollment unverified5.1K–91.2 mi801Compare →
Kings Peak HighEnrollment path unverified5.79–121.5 mi255Compare →

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.

Mountain Heights Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Mountain Heights Academy is listed in Mountain Heights Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mountain Heights Academy

Mountain Heights Academy is a public high school in West Jordan, UT, part of Mountain Heights Academy, serving approximately 882 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #339 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mountain Heights Academy

What grades does Mountain Heights Academy serve?

Mountain Heights Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mountain Heights Academy?

Mountain Heights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Heights Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Heights Academy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mountain Heights Academy rank in UT?

Mountain Heights Academy ranks #339 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Mountain Heights Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain Heights Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Mountain Heights Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Heights Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Mountain Heights Academy a charter school?

Yes, Mountain Heights Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Mountain Heights Academy a Title I school?

No, Mountain Heights Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Heights Academy?

14.1% of students at Mountain Heights Academy 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
882
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 84088)
38,915
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
34.3
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 84088; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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