West Jordan High School is a public high school located southwest of Salt Lake City in West Jordan, Utah. It enrolls around 1,800 students.
Serving 1,870 students in grades 10-12, West Jordan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,870 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Jordan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
West Jordan High School's student population of 1,870 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,870 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Black, Columbia blue
School Rankings
West Jordan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Jordan High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#826 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
36%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
52%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 West Jordan High School's ranking?
West Jordan High School is ranked #826 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are West Jordan High School often compared to?
West Jordan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Hills High School, Bingham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Jordan High School?
The graduation rate of West Jordan High School is 80%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Jordan High School?
1,870 students attend West Jordan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of West Jordan High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Jordan High School?
West Jordan High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Jordan High School offer ?
West Jordan High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is West Jordan High School part of?
West Jordan High School is part of Jordan School District.
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