Cottonwood High vs Wasatch Waldorf Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood High
Salt Lake City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,451 students
Wasatch Waldorf Charter School
Holladay · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
625 students
| Measure | Cottonwood High Salt Lake City, Utah | Wasatch Waldorf Charter School Holladay, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 148 | #470 of 580 |
| National rank | #14607 of 16,910 | #36635 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,451 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Holladay |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wasatch Waldorf Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 23.8).
- •Cottonwood High does better on math proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Wasatch Waldorf Charter School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Wasatch Waldorf Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 49.6%).
- •Wasatch Waldorf Charter School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.4).
- •Cottonwood High is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 625.
- •Cottonwood High is a public school while Wasatch Waldorf Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cottonwood High better than Wasatch Waldorf Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Wasatch Waldorf Charter School ranks higher (33.0 vs 23.8 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 Cottonwood High and Wasatch Waldorf Charter School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Holladay in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood High: 1,451. Wasatch Waldorf Charter School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood High and Wasatch Waldorf Charter School rank in Utah?
Cottonwood High is 137th of 148 and Wasatch Waldorf Charter School is 470th of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).