Serving 1,585 students in grades 9-12, Cottonwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cottonwood High School's student population of 1,585 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cottonwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#796 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
37%
20%
Black
8%
1%
White
43%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood High School's ranking?
Cottonwood High School is ranked #796 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cottonwood High School?
The graduation rate of Cottonwood High School is 78%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cottonwood High School?
1,585 students attend Cottonwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Cottonwood High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood High School?
Cottonwood High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cottonwood High School offer ?
Cottonwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cottonwood High School part of?
Cottonwood High School is part of Granite School District.
School Reviews
5 12/2/2022
Cottonwood is an incredible school. I loved going there and I still love supporting their sports teams. I hope more people will give this school a chance, it is incredible. It just gets a bad wrap because nearby Olympus steals our participative kids.
5 4/8/2020
My kids have gone to Cottonwood and the have great leadership at the school. They have a great music program and they care about the students.
2 1/19/2016
Cottonwood High School is rapidly going downhill. The special education department is awful. They have no idea what they are doing, they do not work with the children that need special attention, they ignore IEP's and try to get by with spending as little time and money as possible. Absolutely horrendous. We have changed schools and I wouldn't send a child there nor recommend it to anyone.
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