Summary:
Sandy, Utah, has six high schools serving grades 6–12, although the schools differ considerably in size and purpose, from large comprehensive campuses to small specialized and technical programs. Together, they serve 4,777 students, with Alta High and Jordan High accounting for about 86% of enrollment. Families should compare schools with their programs and student populations in mind rather than treating all six as equivalent.
Alta High has the strongest overall profile among the large comprehensive schools. It ranks at the 56th percentile statewide, reports a 92.1% graduation rate, and has the lowest dropout rate at 6.4%. Its strongest recent academic result was 9th-grade mathematics, with 50.0% of students proficient, while ELA performance improved substantially. Its main concerns are weaker 10th-grade mathematics and science results. Jordan High has lower chronic absenteeism than Alta, but its current ranking is at the 19th percentile, graduation is 87.7%, and dropout is 11.5%. Jordan also trails Alta in every reported Aspire Plus subject and grade, making recent academic improvement a significant priority. Both schools are part of the Canyons District, which ranks above the statewide midpoint among Utah districts.
Beehive Science & Technology Academy is the strongest specialized academic performer, ranking at the 65th percentile and showing especially strong middle-school mathematics, science, ELA, and 9th-grade science results. However, its high-school mathematics scores are considerably lower than its middle-school results. Diamond Ridge High School reports exceptionally low chronic absenteeism, but its small, specialized setting and limited testing data make direct comparisons difficult. Life Skills Academy offers the lowest student-teacher ratio and serves only 12th grade, while Canyons Technical Education Center is an extremely small technical program. These schools may be appropriate for families seeking specialized support or educational options rather than a traditional comprehensive high-school experience.
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