Summary:
Sandy, Utah, has 29 schools serving elementary, middle, and high-school grades, with 18 elementary schools, five middle schools, and six high schools, most operated by Canyons District and two operated by the Beehive Science & Technology Academy district. Overall performance varies widely, with several schools ranking among Utah’s strongest and others facing significant academic and attendance challenges.
The strongest elementary options include Peruvian Park School, ranked in the 99th percentile statewide, along with Willow Canyon School, Granite School, Sunrise School, Lone Peak School, Park Lane School, Brookwood School, and Quail Hollow School. These schools generally post strong reading, math, and science results. Albion Middle is the leading middle school, followed by Indian Hills Middle and Eastmont Middle. Albion is particularly strong in science and has below-average chronic absenteeism.
Parents should also be aware of substantial differences among schools. Sandy School, Union Middle, and Jordan High have relatively low rankings and weaker proficiency results, while Alta High has the area’s strongest graduation and dropout profile, with a 92.1% graduation rate. High-school mathematics is a common weakness, especially in tenth grade. Attendance is another important consideration at schools such as Sandy, East Sandy School, Oakdale School, and Crescent School. Specialized campuses, including Diamond Ridge High School, Life Skills Academy, and Canyons Technical Education Center, serve different student populations and should be compared separately from conventional neighborhood schools.
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