Alta High vs Jordan High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 3.5 km 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
Jordan High
Sandy · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,820 students
| Measure | Alta High Sandy, Utah | Jordan High Sandy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 148 | #124 of 148 |
| National rank | #8145 of 16,910 | #12020 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 2,278 | 1,820 |
| Enrollment | 2,278 | 1,820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 23% |
| city | Sandy | Sandy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 35.8).
- •Alta High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Alta High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Alta High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 34.1%).
- •Jordan High does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.8).
- •Alta High is the larger school with 2,278 students compared with 1,820.
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 Jordan High?
On the Success Index (US), Alta High ranks higher (50.9 vs 35.8 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 Jordan High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Sandy and Sandy in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta High: 2,278. Jordan High: 1,820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta High and Jordan High rank in Utah?
Alta High is 69th of 148 and Jordan High is 124th of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).