South Valley School serves 150 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in UT)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Valley School's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Valley School is 0.48, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
4%
1%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of South Valley School?
The graduation rate of South Valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Valley School?
150 students attend South Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of South Valley School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Valley School?
South Valley School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does South Valley School offer ?
South Valley School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Valley School part of?
South Valley School is part of Jordan School District.
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