Alta High School is a secondary school in Sandy, Utah, United States which services students from the cities of Sandy and Draper. Founded in 1978, it is part of the Canyons School District.
Serving 2,278 students in grades 8-12, Alta High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ALTA HIGH serves the southwest part of Sandy, UT, covering an area of approximately 9.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Alta High School's student population of 2,278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,278 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1978
School Rankings
Alta High School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta High School's ranking?
Alta High School is ranked #289 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Alta High School often compared to?
Alta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corner Canyon High School, Jordan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 91%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Alta High School?
2,278 students attend Alta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Alta High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alta High School?
Alta High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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.
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