Very Good
#182 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 18% in state
South Valley School
High School · Jordan District · West Jordan, UT
A Jordan District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
8400 S 1700 W, West Jordan, UT 84088
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 31 schools in West Jordan.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Valley 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Peak HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn Academy West JordanCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–9 | 1.0 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Mountain Heights AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 882 | Compare → |
| West Jordan HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 10–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,870 | 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.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #9 of 65
- District spending per student
- $9,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Valley School is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Valley School
South Valley School is a public high school in West Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 153 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 1,015 schools in UT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Valley School
What grades does South Valley School serve?
South Valley School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Valley School?
South Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Valley School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Valley School rank in UT?
South Valley School ranks #182 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is South Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Valley School a charter school?
No, South Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Valley School a Title I school?
No, South Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Valley School?
33.3% of students at South Valley 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.4%
- Phone
- (801) 565-7592
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 84088)
- 38,915
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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