Alta High vs Altara School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 666 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta High
Sandy · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,278 students
Altara School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
| Measure | Alta High Sandy, Utah | Altara School Sandy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 148 | #73 of 580 |
| National rank | #8145 of 16,910 | #11759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,278 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 2,278 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 63% |
| city | Sandy | Sandy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altara School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 50.9).
- •Altara School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 34%).
- •Altara School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Alta High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 18.6%).
- •Altara School does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.8).
- •Alta High is the larger school with 2,278 students compared with 560.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta High better than Altara School?
On the Success Index (US), Altara School ranks higher (69.3 vs 50.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alta High and Altara School?
About 666 m in a straight line, between Sandy and Sandy in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta High: 2,278. Altara School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta High and Altara School rank in Utah?
Alta High is 69th of 148 and Altara School is 73rd of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).