Summary:
Layton, Utah, has four schools serving high-school-aged students: Layton High and Northridge High serve grades 10–12, No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science serves grades 9–12, and Davis Connect 7-12 serves grades 7–12, with most students attending schools in the Davis District. Together, the schools enroll about 5,144 students and offer a mix of large traditional high schools, a specialized STEM-focused program, and an online or connection-based option.
No. UT. Acad. for Math Engineering & Science, commonly called NUAMES, is the clear academic leader. It has ranked among Utah’s top schools, earned five-star ratings, posted a 98.0% graduation rate, and achieved 83.9% ELA, 74.3% math, and 70.0% science proficiency in 2025–2026. Its 1.0% chronic absenteeism rate is also exceptionally low. Layton High is the strongest improving traditional school: its math proficiency rose to 35.7% and science to 37.9%, while its statewide ranking improved substantially. It also has a 92.8% graduation rate, although chronic absenteeism remains high at 26.3%.
Northridge High has a similar 92.7% graduation rate but weaker academic results, with 21.6% math, 30.1% science, and 42.1% ELA proficiency. Its ranking has declined, and its 28.9% chronic absenteeism rate is the highest in the group. Davis Connect 7-12 stands out for very low absenteeism at 0.3% and a low student-teacher ratio, but its test results are reported in broad ranges and should be interpreted cautiously. Overall, graduation rates are above Utah’s average at every school, while attendance and subject proficiency show much larger differences. Families should consider whether they prefer a comprehensive high school, a specialized STEM environment, or a flexible online-oriented program.
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