For the 2024-25 school year, there are 98 public high schools serving 94,379 students in Salt Lake County, UT.
The top ranked public high schools in Salt Lake County, UT are Academy For Math Engineering & Science, Itineris Early College High School and North Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salt Lake County, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Salt Lake County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
Salt Lake County, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Herriman High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Salt Lake County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Math Engineering & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5715 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 278-9460
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Itineris Early College High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8714 Roy Del Circle
West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 800-2140
West Jordan, UT 84088
(385) 800-2140
Grades: 10-12
| 328 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Star Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2920 W 14000 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 302-9579
Grades: K-9
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2165 East 9400 South
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Sandy, UT 84093
(801) 576-0070
Grades: 6-12
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Corner Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12943 S. 700 E.
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6401
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-6401
Grades: 8-12
| 2,434 students
Rank: #66.
Skyline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3251 E 3760 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5420
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5420
Grades: 7-12
| 2,124 students
Rank: #77.
Olympus Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2217 E 4800 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(385) 646-5224
Grades: 5-9
| 784 students
Rank: #88.
Fort Herriman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14050 S Mirabella Dr
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2450
Grades: 7-9
| 1,261 students
Rank: #99.
South Jordan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10245 S 2700 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 412-2900
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 412-2900
Grades: 7-9
| 1,249 students
Rank: #1010.
Elk Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3659 W 9800 S
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-2800
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-2800
Grades: 7-9
| 1,118 students
Rank: #1111.
Brighton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2220 E 7695 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 826-5800
Grades: 8-12
| 2,360 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Granite Connection High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(385) 646-5435
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(385) 646-5435
Grades: K-12
| 482 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1234 S Main
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 W 11000 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 572-7035
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 572-7035
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #1515.
Olympus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4055 S 2300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-5400
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(385) 646-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,123 students
Rank: #1616.
Diamond Ridge High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9800 S 800 East
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9900
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #1717.
Summit Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14942 S 560 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 495-3272
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #1818.
Vanguard Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
Grades: 7-12
| 538 students
Rank: #1919.
Riverview Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
751 W Tripp Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446
Grades: 7-9
| 618 students
Rank: #2020.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 N 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 578-8500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,600 students
Rank: #2121.
Navigator Pointe Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6844 S Navigator Rd
West Jordan, UT 84084
(801) 840-1210
West Jordan, UT 84084
(801) 840-1210
Grades: K-9
| 411 students
Rank: #2222.
Evergreen Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3401 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5164
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 646-5164
Grades: 6-9
| 651 students
Rank: #2323.
Blind Region 2
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 East 3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2424.
Mountain Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5325 W Bingham Rim Road
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-1000
South Jordan, UT 84009
(801) 412-1000
Grades: 7-9
| 1,275 students
Rank: #2525.
Alta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11055 S 1000 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-5600
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-5600
Grades: 8-12
| 2,294 students
Rank: #2626.
Riverton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12476 S Silverwolf Way (2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 256-5800
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 256-5800
Grades: 10-12
| 2,286 students
Rank: #2727.
Bingham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2160 W 10400 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 256-5100
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 256-5100
Grades: 10-12
| 2,482 students
Rank: #2828.
Oquirrh Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12949 S 2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-2350
Grades: 7-9
| 1,332 students
Rank: #2929.
Mountain Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14100 S Sentinel Ridge Blvd
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 412-1700
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 412-1700
Grades: 10-12
| 2,507 students
Rank: #3030.
Paradigm High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11577 S 3600 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 676-1018
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 676-1018
Grades: 7-12
| 348 students
Rank: #3131.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2166 S 1700 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 1,980 students
Rank: #3232.
Hidden Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15410 S Harmon Day Dr.
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-1050
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 412-1050
Grades: 7-9
| 868 students
Rank: #3333.
Hillcrest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7350 S 900 E
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-6000
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-6000
Grades: 8-12
| 2,296 students
Rank: #3434.
Sunset Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6881 W 8200 S
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 412-2475
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 412-2475
Grades: 7-9
| 1,454 students
Rank: #3535.
Mountain Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9067 S 1300 W Suite 204
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 721-6329
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 721-6329
Grades: 7-12
| 928 students
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Salt Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult High - Under 18 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4666
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4666
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Advantage Arts Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
Opening August 2
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 878-8622
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 878-8622
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Alianza Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
420 E South Temple, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 953-1157
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Alter Safe Sch-elem Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
Alter Safe Sch-hs High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Alter Safe Sch-jr High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: 7-9
| 26 students
American International School Of Utah (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4998 S. Galleria Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 989-7191
Grades: K-12
| 1,335 students
Artec (Non-custodial) High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
450 East 3700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4680
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4680
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Artec Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3809 W 6200 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(801) 963-4300
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Artec South High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
175 W 7200 S
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 565-6832
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 565-6832
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
2935 S 8560 W
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Magna, UT 84044
(385) 646-5134
Grades: 7-9
| 931 students
3900 S 5325 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5008
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5008
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Children Behavior Therapy Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
780 S Gaurdsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4957
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4957
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Christmas Box House Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3660 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 284-3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 284-3300
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Columbus Community Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3495 S West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2415 E 7600 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
(801) 944-2934
Grades: K-6
| 327 students
Creekside High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
179 E 5065 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7470
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
2310 West 2770 South
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 954-9203
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Dream Charter School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2900 S State Suite 301
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 467-1500
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 467-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Eagle Summit Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5500 Bagley Park Rd.
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 282-1143
West Jordan, UT 84081
(801) 282-1143
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fox Hills Magnet School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
3775 West 6020 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
(385) 964-7555
Grades: 1-6
| 165 students
14178 South Pony Express Rd
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 576-6714
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 576-6714
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Granger High Extended Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3690 South 3600 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Granite Adult Transition Education High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
350 East 3605 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4585
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4585
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
3305 South 500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-5340
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(385) 646-5340
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Granite Transitional Serv Post Sec Transition High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
382 East 3605 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4526
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-4526
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Guadalupe Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
340 S Goshen
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 531-6100
Grades: K-3
| 83 students
Hartvigsen School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
W 3605 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 646-4585
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 646-4585
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
Hartvigsen School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 E 3605 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 646-4585
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 646-4585
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
3031 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5174
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5174
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
4405 S 1025 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
(801) 263-6110
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Hmbd. & Hospitalized Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 10 students
Hmbd. & Hospitalized High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2500 South State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(385) 646-5000
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Salt Lake County, UT?
The top ranked public high schools in Salt Lake County, UT include Academy For Math Engineering & Science, Itineris Early College High School and North Star Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Salt Lake County?
98 public high schools are located in Salt Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake County?
Salt Lake County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Salt Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Salt Lake County include: Highland High School vs. East High School, Sunset Ridge Middle School vs. West Hills Middle School, West Hills Middle School vs. Sunset Ridge Middle School
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