Excellent
#44 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 4% in state
West High
High School · Salt Lake District · Salt Lake City, UT
A Salt Lake District high school where students score 57 points above what's typical for similar communities.
241 N 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
- Math 87% proficient (2025)
- Reading 90% proficient (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West High score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 44 points since 2019, reaching 88% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), 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
$81,386
Median home value
$710,700
Median rent
$1,374/mo
College educated
66.3%
Homeownership
40.4%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Salt Lake Center for Science EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Horizonte Instruction & Training CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–12 | 2.3 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Judge Memorial Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 504 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salt Lake District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #9 of 38
- District spending per student
- $13,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West High is listed in Salt Lake District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West High
West High is a public high school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Salt Lake District, serving approximately 2,505 students in grades 7th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about West High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West High
What grades does West High serve?
West High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend West High?
West High has an enrollment of approximately 2,505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?
The student-teacher ratio at West High is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West High rank in UT?
West High ranks #44 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is West High's MySchoolScout rating?
West High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 West High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West High a charter school?
No, West High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West High a Title I school?
No, West High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West High?
53.1% of students at West 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (801) 578-8500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84103)
- 23,796
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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.
- 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 84103; 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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