For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,116 students in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT.
The top-ranked public high school in Sugar House is Highland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2166 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 1,973 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2291 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 466-6700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT include Highland High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City?
the neighborhood of Sugar House, Salt Lake City public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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