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 1,761 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 10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). 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 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,761 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Jordan High serves the northeast part of its school district in West Jordan, UT, covering an area of approximately 12.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 2.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Jordan High School's student population of 1,761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,761 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1981
School Rankings
West Jordan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Jordan High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#830 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
77%
88.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Columbia blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Jordan High School's ranking?
West Jordan High School is ranked #830 out of 957 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 Bingham High School, Copper Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 77%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend West Jordan High School?
1,761 students attend West Jordan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West Jordan High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 20:1, which is lower 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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