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#655 of 1,015 schools in UT
West Jordan High
High School · Jordan District · West Jordan, UT
A high school in West Jordan, UT where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8136 S 2700 W, West Jordan, UT 84088
- Math 15% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Jordan High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Jordan 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itineris Early College HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| South Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Kings Peak HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Herriman HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 10–12 | Not available | 2,415 | 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.
Jordan District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #39 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
West Jordan High is listed in Jordan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Jordan High
West Jordan High is a public high school in West Jordan, UT, part of Jordan District, serving approximately 1,870 students in grades 10th-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Jordan High
What grades does West Jordan High serve?
West Jordan High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend West Jordan High?
West Jordan High has an enrollment of approximately 1,870 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jordan High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jordan High is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Jordan High rank in UT?
West Jordan High ranks #655 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is West Jordan High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Jordan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 West Jordan High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Jordan High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Jordan High a charter school?
No, West Jordan High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Jordan High a Title I school?
No, West Jordan High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Jordan High?
37.1% of students at West Jordan 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,870
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (801) 256-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- 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.
- 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 84088; 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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