Granite Connection High School

501 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Granite Connection High School serves 398 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Granite Connection High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)

  • 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:

School Overview

Granite Connection High School's student population of 398 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Granite Connection High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
46%
19%
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Black
4%
1%
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White
42%
72%
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Hawaiian
3%
2%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Graduation Rate
16%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 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 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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

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