For the 2024 school year, there are 36 public high schools serving 32,170 students in Salt Lake City, UT.
The top ranked public high schools in Salt Lake City, UT are Academy For Math Engineering & Science, Skyline High School and Olympus Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salt Lake City, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Salt Lake City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Salt Lake City, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For Math Engineering & Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Salt Lake City, UT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Skyline High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3251 E 3760 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5420
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 2,156 students
Rank: #33.
Olympus Jr High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2217 E 4800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Grades: 6-9
| 784 students
Rank: #44.
Brighton High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2220 E 7695 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Grades: 8-12
| 2,240 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Granite Connection High School
Alternative 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
| 398 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center
Alternative 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
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Olympus High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4055 S 2300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-5400
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,121 students
Rank: #88.
Riverview Jr High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
751 W Tripp Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446
Grades: 7-9
| 630 students
Rank: #99.
West High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 N 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,658 students
Rank: #1010.
Evergreen Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3401 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5164
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5164
Grades: 6-9
| 700 students
Rank: #1111.
Blind Region 2
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 East 3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2166 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 1,910 students
Rank: #1313.
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2291 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #1414.
Murray High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5440 S State
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7460
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7460
Grades: 10-12
| 1,417 students
Rank: #1515.
Utah Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
675 E. 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 298-6660
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 298-6660
Grades: K-12
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1616.
Bennion Jr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6055 S 2700 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5114
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5114
Grades: 6-9
| 1,053 students
Rank: #1717.
Taylorsville High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5225 S Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(385) 646-5455
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(385) 646-5455
Grades: 9-12
| 2,764 students
Rank: #1818.
Vista School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4925 S 2200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5067
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5067
Grades: PK-9
| 570 students
Rank: #1919.
Eisenhower Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4351 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(385) 646-5154
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(385) 646-5154
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Rank: #2020.
Salt Lake Center For Science Education
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Goodwin Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8226
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 578-8226
Grades: 6-12
| 359 students
Rank: #2121.
Hillcrest Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
178 E. 5300 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7442
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7442
Grades: 7-9
| 816 students
Rank: #2222.
East High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
840 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-1661
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 583-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,898 students
Rank: #2323.
Cottonwood High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-5264
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(385) 646-5264
Grades: 9-12
| 1,624 students
Rank: #2424.
Utah Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 E 4500 S, Suite 620
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 262-4922
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 262-4922
Grades: K-12
| 2,115 students
Rank: #2525.
Entheos Kearns
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4710 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 417-5444
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 417-5444
Grades: K-9
| 575 students
Rank: #2626.
Innovations High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 481-4946
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 481-4946
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #2727.
City Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 E 200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 596-8489
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 596-8489
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Rank: #2828.
Kearns High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5525 S Cougar Ln
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5380
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 646-5380
Grades: 9-12
| 2,362 students
Rank: #2929.
Youth Educational Support School
Alternative 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
| 83 students
Rank: #3030.
Jean Massieu School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1655 E 3300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 302-1900
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 302-1900
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Rank: #3131.
Utah International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 E Baird Circle (3605 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 290-1306
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 290-1306
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
PO Box 71607
Salt Lake City, UT 84171
(855) 529-5729
Salt Lake City, UT 84171
(855) 529-5729
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Community Center
Special Education School
3495 S West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Granite Technical Institute
Vocational School
2500 S State
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4350
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Murray Adult Transition
Special Education School
147 E 5065 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 957-4693
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 957-4693
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Salt Lake City, Utah Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult High - Under 18 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4666
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4666
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Alianza Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
420 E South Temple, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Alter Safe Sch-elem Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
Alter Safe Sch-hs High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Alter Safe Sch-jr High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: 7-9
| 26 students
American International School Of Utah (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4998 S. Galleria Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Grades: K-12
| 1,335 students
Artec (Non-custodial) High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
450 East 3700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4680
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4680
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Artec Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3809 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Christmas Box House Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3660 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 284-3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 284-3300
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
2415 E 7600 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
Creekside High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
179 E 5065 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7470
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Dream Charter School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2900 S State Suite 301
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 467-1500
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 467-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Fox Hills Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
3775 West 6020 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Grades: 1-6
| 165 students
Granite Adult Transition Education High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
350 East 3605 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4585
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4585
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
3305 South 500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-5340
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-5340
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Granite Transitional Serv Post Sec Transition High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
382 East 3605 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4526
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4526
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Guadalupe Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
340 S Goshen
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Grades: K-3
| 83 students
Hartvigsen School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
350 E 3605 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 646-4585
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 646-4585
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
3031 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5174
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5174
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4405 S 1025 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Hmbd. & Hospitalized Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 10 students
Hmbd. & Hospitalized High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Home Schooling Homehospital Alternative 3a-jr High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4631
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4631
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Hospital Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
440 East 100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 578-8287
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 578-8287
Grades: PK-6
| 2 students
Hospital High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
440 East 100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 578-8287
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 578-8287
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Id Groups Self-cont (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
340 East 3545 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2365 Redondo Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 486-3197
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 486-3197
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Jean Massieu School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
209 E 500 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 355-9003
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 355-9003
Grades: PK-8
| 50 students
134 D St
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8190
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8190
Grades: K-6
| 516 students
5315 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 273-2070
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801) 273-2070
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Milam Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3495 S West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Misc Self-cont (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
340 East 3545 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Morningside Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
4170 South 3000 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 273-2065
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 273-2065
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1651 E 7000 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2900
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2900
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Mt View Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
51 W 3900 S Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 284-0259
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 284-0259
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Salt Lake City, UT?
The top ranked public high schools in Salt Lake City, UT include Academy For Math Engineering & Science, Skyline High School and Olympus Jr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salt Lake City, UT?
36 public high schools are located in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake City, UT?
Salt Lake City, UT public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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