Alta High vs Sunrise School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.2 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
Sunrise School
Sandy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
647 students
| Measure | Alta High Sandy, Utah | Sunrise School Sandy, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #69 of 148 | #2 of 580 |
| National rank | #8145 of 16,910 | #3199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,278 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 2,278 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 86% |
| city | Sandy | Sandy |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 50.9).
- •Sunrise School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 34%).
- •Sunrise School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 52%).
- •Sunrise School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 15.2%).
- •Sunrise School does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.8).
- •Alta High is the larger school with 2,278 students compared with 647.
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 Sunrise School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise School ranks higher (83.4 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 Sunrise School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sandy and Sandy in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta High: 2,278. Sunrise School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta High and Sunrise School rank in Utah?
Alta High is 69th of 148 and Sunrise School is 2nd of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).