Serving 2,350 students in grades 8-12, Alta High School ranks in the top 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 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 2,350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in UT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Alta High School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta High School is 0.41, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alta High School?
The graduation rate of Alta High School is 92%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Alta High School?
2,350 students attend Alta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Alta High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta High School?
Alta High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 2,350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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