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#842 of 1,015 schools in UT

Taylorsville High

High School · Granite District · Taylorsville, UT

A Granite District high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5225 S REDWOOD ROAD, Taylorsville, UT 84123

  • Math 20% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2025)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.7% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation25.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.2:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism38.8%

Students at Taylorsville High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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

45.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Taylorsville 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 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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

Median income

$80,079

Median home value

$436,600

Median rent

$1,416/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
25.2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·48 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

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Vista SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–90.8 mi557Compare →
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Cyprus HighEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available2,772Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Granite District

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#53 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

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

About Taylorsville High

Taylorsville High is a public high school in Taylorsville, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 2,694 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Taylorsville High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Taylorsville High School is a public high school established in 1981, located in Taylorsville, Utah, and is one of eight high schools in the Granite School District 2. The school has an enrollment of approximately 2,900 students representing various ethnic groups, and its mascot is Wilbur the Warrior 2. Dr. Garett Muse serves as the principal 2. The school implements the Welcome Warrior program to assist new students, particularly English learners, in adjusting to the school environment 1. Initiated by counselor Mrs. Jentzch, the program pairs new students with volunteer peers who help with orientation tasks such as providing school tours and assistance with class schedules 1. In 2023, 36 students volunteered as Welcome Warriors 1. School secretaries, including Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. O’Brein, facilitate the matching process by pairing students based on shared interests or personalities 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.graniteschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taylorsville High

What grades does Taylorsville High serve?

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

How many students attend Taylorsville High?

Taylorsville High has an enrollment of approximately 2,694 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylorsville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Taylorsville High is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taylorsville High rank in UT?

Taylorsville High ranks #842 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Taylorsville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Taylorsville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Taylorsville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylorsville High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Taylorsville High a charter school?

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

Is Taylorsville High a Title I school?

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

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

45.1% of students at Taylorsville 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
2,694
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.8%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 84123)
36,913
Area average commute
20.6 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 84123; 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

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