11055 South Hawk Hwy
Sandy, UT 84094
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Alta High School serves 2,213 students in grades 8-12.
Alta High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 2,213 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 30% in UT)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Alta High School's student population of 2,213 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,213 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Alta High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alta High School is 0.36, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
18%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
79%
73%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
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Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.36
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Graduation Rate
93%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alta High School's ranking?

Alta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).

What is the graduation rate of Alta High School?

The graduation rate of Alta High School is 93%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.

How many students attend Alta High School?

2,213 students attend Alta High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Alta High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.

What grades does Alta High School offer ?

Alta High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12

What school district is Alta High School part of?

Alta High School is part of Canyons School District.

School Reviews

5   2/24/2016
i am applying for my daughter to be admitted in your school.she is doing grade 10 this year.she play netball hockey,music instrument eg guitar and piano
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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 2,213 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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