South Valley School serves 153 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in UT)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Valley School's student population of 153 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Valley School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
73%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
153 students attend South Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of South Valley School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 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 21:1.
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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