For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public high schools serving 1,814 students in Utah.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Utah are Lakeridge Jr High School and Walden School Of Liberal Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Utah blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walden School Of Liberal Arts, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Utah (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeridge Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 S 400 W
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8134
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 610-8134
Grades: 7-9
| 1,388 students
Rank: #22.
Walden School Of Liberal Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4230 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-1545
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 374-1545
Grades: K-12
| 426 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Utah?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Utah include Lakeridge Jr High School and Walden School Of Liberal Arts.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Utah?
2 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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