Jordan High School vs. Alta High School
Should I attend Jordan High School or Alta High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jordan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Alta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,886 students in grades 8-12, Jordan High School ranks in the bottom 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 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,286 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 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
Total Students
1,886 students
2,286 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#378 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
59%
Graduation Rate
86%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
4
Grade 9 Students
467
588
Grade 10 Students
535
593
Grade 11 Students
458
568
Grade 12 Students
426
533
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
29%
12%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
61%
79%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%