West High

West High is a public school in Salt Lake City serving grades 7 through 12 with an enrollment of 2,505 students. It earns a composite score of 9.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout, rated Exceptional, with perfect 10.0 scores in both academics and growth. The numbers behind that rating are striking.

West High ranks first out of 173 high schools statewide — and ninth out of 1,014 public schools across all of Utah. That places it in the top 1% of Utah schools overall, outperforming 99% of public schools in the state. Among Salt Lake City schools specifically, it ranks third out of 85, making it one of the strongest options in the metro area regardless of grade level.

West High operates a student-teacher ratio of 22.4 to 1 across its 2,505-student population. For families prioritizing academic rigor and measurable student growth at the high school level, few public schools in Utah match its track record. Parents comparing high schools in Salt Lake City or across the state will find West High consistently at the top of any performance-based list.

West High is a large school with 2,505 students enrolled. Larger schools typically offer a wider range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Parents may want to ask about how the school maintains a sense of community and ensures students don't get lost in the crowd.

The student-teacher ratio at West High is 22.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.