Summary:
ZIP code 84070 in Sandy, Utah, has three high schools serving different grade ranges and student populations: Jordan High serves grades 8–12, Diamond Ridge High School serves grades 6–12, and Life Skills Academy serves grade 12; all are part of Canyons District.
Jordan High is the area’s large, traditional high school, enrolling about 1,820 students. It has an 87.7% graduation rate and a 14.3% chronic absenteeism rate, which is better than the district and state attendance figures. However, its 11.5% dropout rate is higher than both comparison levels. Academic performance is the school’s clearest concern: proficiency is below district and state results in every reported ninth- and tenth-grade subject, with mathematics particularly weak. In 2025–2026, 16.5% of tenth graders and 24.8% of ninth graders were proficient in math. English language arts was stronger than math but still below district and state results. Families considering Jordan may want to ask about math support, attendance initiatives, counseling, and strategies for improving recent assessment trends.
Diamond Ridge High School is much smaller, with 184 students, and reports the strongest attendance indicators: chronic absenteeism is listed at only 0.4%. Its 87.8% graduation rate is nearly identical to Jordan’s, while its 11.0% dropout rate is slightly lower. Its smaller 12.7-to-1 student-teacher ratio may appeal to families seeking a more personalized setting, although its specialized structure makes direct comparisons difficult. Life Skills Academy is the smallest and most specialized program, serving 63 seniors. It has a low 11.4-to-1 student-teacher ratio and high historical spending per student, but also reports 20.2% chronic absenteeism and does not provide comparable graduation or assessment results. Parents should compare each school’s program, supports, and fit rather than relying on rankings alone.
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