#69 of 148 high schools in Utah
#8145 of 16,910 nationally
About Alta High
Alta High is a public high located in Sandy, in the Canyons District school district of Utah, United States. It caters for Grades 8–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,278 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 69th of 148 ranked high schools in Utah. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,278.
There are 28 schools in Sandy; Alta High ranks 22nd of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alta High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alta High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Altara School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students · 666 m away
Sunrise School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
647 students · 1.2 km away
Indian Hills Middle
Sandy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students · 1.2 km away
Alta View School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
556 students · 1.6 km away
Sprucewood School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students · 1.9 km away
Eastmont Middle
Sandy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
515 students · 2.0 km away
Crescent School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students · 2.1 km away
Glacier Hills Elementary
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
626 students · 2.7 km away
Lone Peak School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students · 3.1 km away
Willow Canyon School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Utah with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,295 students
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2,300 students
Kearns High
Kearns · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,313 students
Lehi High
Lehi · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,242 students
Stansbury High
Stansbury Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,314 students
American Fork High
American Fork · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,316 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alta High a good school?
Alta High has a Success Index (US) of 50.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #69 of 148 in Utah. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alta High rank in Utah?
Alta High ranks #69 of 148 high schools in Utah and #8145 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alta High?
Alta High had 2,278 students in 2025.
Is Alta High a elementary school or a high school?
Alta High is classified as a high covering Grades 8–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alta High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alta High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.