UtahSchoolsAlta High

Alta High

PublicGrades 812
SANDY, Utah · Canyons District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,350
Student:Teacher25.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch15%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 572
2,350
Total Enrollment
State avg: 34%
15%-19.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
8–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Alta High is a public high serving grades 8–12 in SANDY, Utah. The school enrolls 2,350 students. It is part of the Canyons District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Utah state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 34% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.3:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span8–12
DistrictCanyons District
County49035
CitySANDY
ZIP84094
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID490014200659

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,350
White77.5%
Hispanic / Latino11.6%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
Two or More Races4.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
77.5%
Hispanic
11.6%
Black
1.3%
Asian
2.9%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %15%
State Avg34%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)