Serving 1,690 students in grades 8-12, Green Canyon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Green Canyon High School's student population of 1,690 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Green Canyon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Canyon High School is 0.31, which is less 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
#270 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
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 Green Canyon High School's ranking?
Green Canyon High School is ranked #270 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Green Canyon High School often compared to?
Green Canyon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logan High School, Ridgeline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Green Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of Green Canyon High School is 96%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Green Canyon High School?
1,690 students attend Green Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Green Canyon High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Canyon High School?
Green Canyon High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Green Canyon High School offer ?
Green Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Green Canyon High School part of?
Green Canyon High School is part of Cache School District.
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