Top Rankings
Canyons School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 11,725 students in Canyons School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Utah.
Public High Schools in Canyons School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top-ranked public high schools in Canyons School District are Corner Canyon High School, Brighton High School and Alta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Canyons School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corner Canyon High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
50 Schools
362 Schools
# Students
32,688 Students
306,288 Students
# Teachers
1,529 Teachers
13,860 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canyons School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 152 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 154 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
45%
Graduation Rate
90%
88.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.4%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.47
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
21%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,916 is higher than the state median of $12,924. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,969 is higher than the state median of $12,726. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$455 MM
$8,736 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$457 MM
$8,602 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,916
$12,924
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,969
$12,726
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Best Canyons School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corner Canyon High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12943 S. 700 E.
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6401
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6401
Gr: 8-12 | 2,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Brighton High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2220 E 7695 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Gr: 8-12 | 2,435 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Alta High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11055 S 1000 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-5600
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 2,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7350 S 900 E
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-6000
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-6000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Diamond Ridge High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 S 800 East
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Jordan High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 E 9825 S
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-6200
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-6200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,820 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Jordan Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7501 S 1000 E
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-7200
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-7200
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Canyons Technical Education Center
Vocational School
825 E 9085 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-6600
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-6600
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Life Skills Academy
Special Education School
11150 S. 300 East
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-5467
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-5467
Gr: 12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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