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Granite Technical Institute

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Granite Technical Institute ranks 57 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

57^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 138 Utah High Schools

Better than 59% of Utah high schools

Summary

Granite Technical Institute is a public high school located in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 98 students. It is part of the Granite School District, which is ranked 70 out of 93 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Granite Technical Institute has had a fluctuating performance over the years, ranking as low as 123 out of 131 Utah high schools in 2014-2015 and as high as 57 out of 138 in 2024-2025, with a current 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Granite Technical Institute faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 23.8% to 32.7% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of many nearby schools like Vanguard Academy and Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts. The school's test scores in science, math, and English language arts are also generally below the state and district averages, with only 37.8% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Utah Aspire Plus/Science in 2024-2025, compared to 35.9% statewide.

However, Granite Technical Institute has some unique characteristics, such as a very low student-teacher ratio ranging from 2.6 to 3.3 in recent years, much lower than the ratios of the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high spending per student at $45,780 for the 2018-2019 school year, significantly higher than the nearby schools. While the school's performance has been relatively low in the past, it has shown some improvement in its statewide ranking, suggesting that the school may be taking steps to address its challenges and improve student outcomes.

Students ?

2.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$45,780

Per pupil spending ?

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2500 S State
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

(385) 646-4350

District: Granite District

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.9%

African American:

7.0%

Hispanic:

7.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 6th percentile in 2015 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 53 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Utah median (59th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 2 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg32%

Utah avg42%

57^th of 138

Utah public high schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 53 pts since 2015

From bottom 6% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 9High Schools in the Granite District

70^th of 93Granite District among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	54.2	57 of 138	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	8.5	117 of 123	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	14.6	112 of 125	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	15.2	112 of 129	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	6.8	123 of 131	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2025)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2025)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2025)		RISE Mathematics (2025)		RISE Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Granite Technical Institute	Public	7-12	2500 S State	Salt Lake City	84115	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4350	86	37	2.3	22.1%	67 (77.9%)	6 (7.0%)	6 (7.0%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.3%)	54.2	57^th of 138 public high schools	58.7%					(n/a)					49.3	37.8					$45,780	$449	$45,331
Innovations Early College High School	Public	9-12	1700 South State Street	Salt Lake City	84115	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 481-4946	157	7	23.4	47.8%	54 (34.4%)	14 (8.9%)	76 (48.4%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.5%)								(n/a)											$6,896	$971	$5,925
Salt Lake Technology Center	Public	9-12	1560 S 200 E	Salt Lake City	84115	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 481-4946	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center	Public	7-12	1234 S Main	Salt Lake City	84101	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 578-8574	259	25	10.5	94.2%	59 (22.8%)	14 (5.4%)	148 (57.1%)	5 (1.9%)	4 (1.5%)	21 (8.1%)	8 (3.1%)								(n/a)											$12,027	$931	$11,096
Roots Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2250 South 1300 West	West Valley City	84119	Salt Lake County	Roots Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 573-8719	218	11	20.1	59.2%	103 (47.2%)	6 (2.8%)	92 (42.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	9 (4.1%)								(n/a)											$9,972	$507	$9,465
Utah International Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	3761 South 1100 East	Salt Lake City	84106	Salt Lake County	Utah International Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(385) 290-1306	244	15	16.5	96.7%	89 (36.5%)	101 (41.4%)	34 (13.9%)	17 (7.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)											$9,469	$1,355	$8,114
Highland High	Public	9-12	2166 S 1700 E	Salt Lake City	84106	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 484-4343	1,973	85	23.2	29.1%	1,210 (61.3%)	77 (3.9%)	467 (23.7%)	54 (2.7%)	32 (1.6%)	32 (1.6%)	101 (5.1%)	74.4	24^th of 138 public high schools	82.6%		56.2	54^th of 138 public high schools	60.9%	30	58.4	67.7	49.3	40.1	51.5	40.2					$10,968	$734	$10,234
Vanguard Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	2650 South Decker Lake Lane	West Valley City	84119	Salt Lake County	Vanguard Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 327-8724	623	30	21.0	68.7%	614 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.1	27^th of 138 public high schools	80.4%		79	17^th of 138 public high schools	87.7%	10	40.9	65.7	61.2	49.5	48.2	48.1	66.4	70.4	56.7	58.3	$7,134	$804	$6,330
East High	Public	9-12	840 S 1300 E	Salt Lake City	84102	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 583-1661	1,764	84	21.1	54.6%	565 (32.0%)	83 (4.7%)	873 (49.5%)	67 (3.8%)	12 (0.7%)	101 (5.7%)	63 (3.6%)	28.8	100^th of 138 public high schools	27.5%		19.9	117^th of 138 public high schools	15.2%	17	44.7	47.6	37.1	17.1	33.3	21.7					$10,321	$734	$9,587
Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	350 South 400 East	Salt Lake City	84111	Salt Lake County	Canyon Grove Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(801) 466-6700	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Granite Technical Institute

How many students attend Granite Technical Institute?

In the 2024-25 school year, 86 students attended Granite Technical Institute.

What is the racial makeup of Granite Technical Institute?

Students at Granite Technical Institute are 78% White, 7% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Granite Technical Institute a good school?

Granite Technical Institute ranks 57^th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Granite Technical Institute in?

Granite District

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