Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Granite Connection High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 16% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Granite Connection High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Granite Connection High School's student population of 398 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Granite Connection High School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Granite Connection High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
46%
19%
Black
4%
1%
White
42%
72%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
16%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granite Connection High School's ranking?
Granite Connection High School is ranked #241 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Granite Connection High School often compared to?
Granite Connection High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizonte Instruction & Training Center, Youth Educational Support School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granite Connection High School?
The graduation rate of Granite Connection High School is 16%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Granite Connection High School?
398 students attend Granite Connection High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Granite Connection High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Connection High School?
Granite Connection High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Granite Connection High School offer ?
Granite Connection High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Granite Connection High School part of?
Granite Connection High School is part of Granite School District.
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