Summary
Alta High is a large public school in Sandy, Utah, serving grades 8–12 in the Canyons District. It enrolls 2,278 students, making it similar in size to other large area schools and considerably larger than nearby specialized or alternative programs. The school ranks 61st out of 139 Utah high schools, placing it near the middle of the state, although its ranking has improved from 69th the previous year. Its strongest overall feature is student completion: the 2024–2025 graduation rate was 92.1%, above both the district and state averages, while the dropout rate was 6.4%, below both.
Academic results are mixed but show encouraging recent progress. In the latest results, 9th-grade math was a clear strength, with 50.0% of students proficient—well above district and state rates. English language arts also improved substantially, especially in 10th grade, where proficiency reached 52.6%. However, 10th-grade math and both science grades remain areas for improvement, and results overall are generally near the state average rather than among Utah’s highest. Chronic absenteeism was 19.6%, better than the statewide rate but slightly worse than the district average. The rate has improved over earlier years but remains uneven, so attendance is worth monitoring.
Among nearby traditional high schools, Corner Canyon High is a notably stronger academic comparison, with a higher statewide rank, stronger proficiency in every listed subject and grade, a 94.4% graduation rate, and a lower dropout rate. By contrast, Jordan High ranks much lower and has weaker academic, graduation, and dropout outcomes. American Preparatory Academy–Draper #3 also substantially outperforms Alta, though it has a different charter-school setting. Overall, Alta combines solid graduation and dropout outcomes with moderate academics, recent ELA gains, and clear opportunities to strengthen 10th-grade math, science, attendance, and results for low-income students.
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