For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 alternative public schools serving 7,522 students in Utah.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Utah are Granite Connection High School, Horizonte Instruction & Training Center and Millcreek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Utah (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Granite Connection High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(385) 646-5435
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(385) 646-5435
Grades: K-12
| 482 students
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1234 S Main
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Millcreek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2410 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-2462
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Polaris High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
708 So Utah Valley Drive
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8180
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8180
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Summit High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 S Utah Valley Drive
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8183
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 610-8183
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Sunrise High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 W 200 S
Brigham City, UT 84302
(435) 734-4834
Brigham City, UT 84302
(435) 734-4834
Grades: 5-12
| 159 students
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Uintah River High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
998 E 7500 S
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
(435) 725-4088
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
(435) 725-4088
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #1 - 81. - 8.
Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 W 11000 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 572-7035
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 572-7035
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #99.
Diamond Ridge High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 S 800 East
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 E 100 South
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2817
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
(435) 462-2817
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Rank: #1111.
Landmark High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 S Main
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4030
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-4030
Grades: K-12
| 342 students
Rank: #1212.
Southwest Educational Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 W 800 S
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-2870
Grades: K-12
| 2,585 students
Rank: #1313.
George Washington High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 28th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 737-7400
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 737-7400
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: #1414.
Cache High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
265 W 1400 N
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 755-0716
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 755-0716
Grades: 5-12
| 151 students
Rank: #1515.
Blue Peak High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 S Tooele Blvd
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 833-8700
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: #1616.
Two Rivers High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
955 W 12th Street
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3920
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3920
Grades: 7-12
| 218 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Fast Forward High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
875 W 1400 N
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 713-4255
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 713-4255
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Independence High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
636 N Independence Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4920
Grades: 5-12
| 268 students
Rank: #1919.
Renaissance Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
264 S 500 E
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801) 402-0350
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801) 402-0350
Grades: K-12
| 355 students
Rank: #2020.
Youth Educational Support School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 East 3700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4682
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4682
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2121.
Ashley Valley Educ. Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
559 N 1700 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Vernal, UT 84078
(435) 781-4675
Grades: 8-12
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Ridge High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
555 W 100 N
Richfield, UT 84701
(435) 896-9464
Richfield, UT 84701
(435) 896-9464
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
955 W 12th Street
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3924
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3924
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
Malan's Peak Secondary
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
790 W 12th St
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 334-0271
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 334-0271
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
490 S 500 E
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801) 402-0450
Kaysville, UT 84037
(801) 402-0450
Grades: 10-12
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
Provo Adult Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
636 N Independence Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4840
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4840
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Slate Canyon
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1991 S State
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4830
Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-4830
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southpointe Adult High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9301 S Wights Fort Rd
West Jordan, UT 84084
(801) 256-5952
West Jordan, UT 84084
(801) 256-5952
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
756 West Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-4709
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 652-4709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Utah?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Utah include Granite Connection High School, Horizonte Instruction & Training Center and Millcreek High School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Utah?
29 alternative public schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah alternative public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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