South Valley School

South Valley School serves 156 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

South Valley School's student population of 156 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
156 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Valley School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
19%
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Black
3%
1%
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White
76%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of South Valley School?
The graduation rate of South Valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Valley School?
156 students attend South Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of South Valley School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Valley School?
South Valley School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does South Valley School offer ?
South Valley School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Valley School part of?
South Valley School is part of Jordan School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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