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#448 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 44% in state

Paradigm High School

High School · Paradigm High School · South Jordan, UT

A charter high school in South Jordan, UT where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

11577 S 3600 W, South Jordan, UT 84095

  • Math 21% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.6% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.6% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-24.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$10,710
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Paradigm High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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

16.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Paradigm High School 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 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated983/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South 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

$123,082

Median home value

$669,600

Median rent

$1,794/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Career Academy of UtahCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–120.4 mi176Compare →
Mountain West Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–90.7 mi462Compare →
Riverton HighEnrollment path unverified5.610–121.4 mi2,326Compare →

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.

Paradigm High School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,710NCES 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.

Paradigm High School is listed in Paradigm High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Paradigm High School

Paradigm High School is a public high school in South Jordan, UT, part of Paradigm High School, serving approximately 384 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #448 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Paradigm High School

What grades does Paradigm High School serve?

Paradigm High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Paradigm High School?

Paradigm High School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradigm High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Paradigm High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Paradigm High School rank in UT?

Paradigm High School ranks #448 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Paradigm High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Paradigm High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Paradigm High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Paradigm High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Paradigm High School a charter school?

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

Is Paradigm High School a Title I school?

No, Paradigm High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

16.4% of students at Paradigm High School 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
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 84095)
38,240
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
39
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 84095; 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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