Summary:
ZIP code 84119 includes 17 schools serving elementary, middle, high-school, and alternative-school students, with approximately 10,658 students across a diverse area where school performance varies widely by campus, grade level, and school type.
Vanguard Academy is the clear academic standout. It ranks in the 78th percentile among Utah high schools, has strong mathematics, science, and English results, and reports only 9.3% chronic absenteeism—less than half the statewide rate. Among traditional elementary schools, Rolling Meadows School has the strongest overall profile, including fifth-grade science performance above the state average. Taylorsville School has shown the most notable recent ranking improvement, although attendance remains a concern. American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans has some of the best elementary test results in the area and attendance slightly better than the state average, though its individual-campus ranking remains below the statewide midpoint.
Parents should pay close attention to attendance and middle-school performance. Fourteen of the 17 schools exceed Utah’s 23.8% chronic-absenteeism rate; the highest rates are at Roots Charter High School and East Hollywood High. Granger High serves the largest enrollment but has weak test results, high absenteeism, and a graduation rate well below the state average. West Lake Junior High and Valley Junior High rank near the bottom statewide and trail state proficiency rates in every reported subject. Overall, families should compare individual campuses carefully rather than assuming all Granite District or charter schools offer similar results.
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