Is West Jordan High a good school?

West Jordan High ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Utah high schools.

How many students attend West Jordan High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,870 students attended West Jordan High.

What is the racial makeup of West Jordan High?

Students at West Jordan High are 52% White, 36% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into West Jordan High?

West Jordan High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Antelope Canyon Elementary Elementary : Copper Canyon School Elementary : Heartland School Elementary : Majestic School Elementary : Oquirrh School Elementary : Riverside School Elementary : Terra Linda School Elementary : Westland School Elementary : Westvale School Middle : Joel P. Jensen Middle Middle : West Jordan Middle

West Jordan High

Summary:

West Jordan High is a public high school serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 1,826 students in West Jordan, Utah, which is part of the Jordan School District.

Academically, West Jordan High consistently underperforms compared to the Jordan District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 35.1% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.5% in the Jordan District and 44.6% statewide. Similarly, only 11.5% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 24% in the district and 27.5% statewide. The school has a ranking of 119 out of 138 schools in the state and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, significantly lower than the nearby Bingham High, which ranked 9th in the state and received a 5-star rating.

However, West Jordan High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 51.42% White, 36.47% Hispanic, and 3.34% Pacific Islander students in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 31.11%, compared to 8.22% at Bingham High and 16.54% at Copper Hills High. While these factors may present challenges, the school's diversity and its position within the Jordan School District suggest opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and a focus on educational equity.

Detail:

Public 10-12

8136 S 2700 W
West Jordan, UT 84088

(801) 256-5600

District: Jordan District

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,717

Feeder schools for West Jordan High:

Elementary:	Antelope Canyon Elementary
	Copper Canyon School
	Heartland School
	Majestic School
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	Oquirrh School
	Riverside School
	Terra Linda School
	Westland School
	Westvale School
Middle:	Joel P. Jensen Middle
	West Jordan Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 1,870

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

Hispanic:

35.6%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Jordan High ranks worse than 86.2% of high schools in Utah. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Jordan District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Jordan High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), Hispanic (35.6%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Jordan District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Jordan High is 22.4. 5 high schools in the Jordan District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare West Jordan High employs 83.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Jordan High is $8,717, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 high schools in the Jordan District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Jordan High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Jordan High 119^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See West Jordan High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Jordan District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jordan District 52^nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Jordan High

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Rank History for all students at West Jordan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	35.68	107^th	142	24.6%
2009	33.83	110^th	148	25.7%
2010	34.08	111^th	153	27.5%
2011	31.81	117^th	164	28.7%
2012	21.92	140^th	166	15.7%
2013	30.77	129^th	167	22.8%
2014	23.35	95^th	120	20.8%
2015	23.14	104^th	131	20.6%
2016	18.41	106^th	129	17.8%
2017	20.88	103^rd	125	17.6%
2018	11.00	113^th	123	8.1%
2019	9.13	126^th	136	7.4%
2021	15.36	118^th	129	8.5%
2022	18.13	114^th	131	13.0%
2023	9.60	127^th	139	8.6%
2024	16.65	119^th	138	13.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Jordan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.79	14^th	20	30.0%
2024	34.92	15^th	25	40.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Jordan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	20.23	13^th	16	18.8%
2023	78.73	4^th	20	80.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Jordan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	22.08	68^th	84	19.0%
2023	9.99	89^th	93	4.3%
2024	19.38	79^th	93	15.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Jordan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	23.16	52^nd	62	16.1%
2023	6.66	65^th	66	1.5%
2024	19.40	60^th	72	16.7%

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Rank History for White students at West Jordan High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	25.76	101^st	123	17.9%
2023	12.74	109^th	122	10.7%
2024	24.56	101^st	123	17.9%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for West Jordan High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1619	1	45	119	16	n/a	n/a	0	1800
1989	1821	1	55	119	15	n/a	n/a	0	2011
1990	1890	2	59	112	20	n/a	n/a	0	2083
1991	2016	3	57	117	13	n/a	n/a	0	2206
1992	2129	5	63	124	20	n/a	n/a	0	2341
1993	2267	3	51	128	13	n/a	n/a	0	2462
1994	2327	1	60	150	17	n/a	n/a	0	2555
1995	2005	2	49	139	8	n/a	n/a	0	2203
1996	2005	2	49	139	8	n/a	n/a	0	2203
1997	2039	5	58	133	5	n/a	n/a	0	2240
1998	2105	10	65	115	8	n/a	n/a	0	2303
1999	2055	11	62	119	10	n/a	n/a	0	2257
2000	2050	11	62	130	10	n/a	n/a	0	2263
2001	1902	19	71	145	6	n/a	n/a	0	2143
2002	1822	22	72	168	7	n/a	n/a	0	2091
2003	1822	22	72	168	7	n/a	n/a	0	2091
2004	1802	12	82	201	20	n/a	n/a	4	2121
2005	1696	20	73	213	13	n/a	n/a	0	2015
2006	1582	24	77	233	15	n/a	n/a	0	1931
2007	1513	22	68	239	11	n/a	n/a	0	1853
2008	1374	15	59	211	11	n/a	n/a	6	1676
2009	1439	23	61	262	9	n/a	n/a	10	1804
2010	1371	29	58	286	7	n/a	n/a	31	1782
2011	1293	27	40	365	11	27	58	0	1821
2012	1223	21	34	367	14	30	65	0	1754
2013	1196	24	29	400	13	34	46	0	1742
2014	1108	33	33	418	10	46	53	0	1701
2015	1032	31	38	466	9	48	54	0	1678
2016	1058	29	36	461	18	49	59	0	1710
2017	1080	26	27	515	11	52	65	0	1776
2018	1041	34	29	520	8	56	69	0	1757
2019	1040	21	26	532	8	53	66	0	1746
2020	1069	25	28	533	11	51	60	0	1777
2021	1023	19	30	613	12	59	68	0	1824
2022	983	24	35	640	10	57	78	0	1827
2023	939	37	26	666	9	61	88	0	1826
2024	978	38	29	665	6	65	88	1	1870

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Jordan High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1800	93.8	19.1	n/a
1989	2011	97.1	20.7	n/a
1990	2083	96.7	21.5	10.6
1991	2206	95.5	23.0	5.2
1992	2341	99.0	23.6	11.4
1993	2462	105.5	23.3	13.2
1994	2555	106.3	24.0	13.6
1995	2203	105.0	21.0	13.3
1996	2203	105.0	21.0	13.3
1997	2240	96.0	23.3	9.8
1998	2303	94.4	24.4	8.9
1999	2257	100.5	22.5	15.8
2000	2263	93.8	24.1	17.7
2001	2143	79.0	27.1	19.1
2002	2091	83.0	25.2	21.2
2003	2091	83.0	25.2	21.2
2004	2121	80.3	26.4	23.5
2005	2015	78.7	25.6	23.3
2006	1931	85.0	22.7	24.6
2007	1853	72.1	25.7	0.1
2008	1676	68.7	24.4	26.9
2009	1804	68.1	24.0	26.8
2010	1782	71.2	25.0	39.2
2011	1821	68.7	26.5	37.4
2012	1754	72.8	24.0	55.5
2013	1742	71.4	24.3	74.2
2014	1701	69.7	24.3	46.4
2015	1678	n/a	n/a	40.2
2016	1710	n/a	n/a	39.8
2017	1776	69.7	25.4	41.6
2018	1757	n/a	n/a	40.9
2019	1746	76.0	22.9	40
2020	1777	82.2	21.6	37.4
2021	1824	n/a	n/a	33.4
2022	1827	77.9	23.4	26.8
2023	1826	77.8	23.4	31.1
2024	1870	83.1	22.4	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Jordan High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1800	93.8	19.1	n/a
1989	2011	97.1	20.7	n/a
1990	2083	96.7	21.5	10.6
1991	2206	95.5	23.0	5.2
1992	2341	99.0	23.6	11.4
1993	2462	105.5	23.3	13.2
1994	2555	106.3	24.0	13.6
1995	2203	105.0	21.0	13.3
1996	2203	105.0	21.0	13.3
1997	2240	96.0	23.3	9.8
1998	2303	94.4	24.4	8.9
1999	2257	100.5	22.5	15.8
2000	2263	93.8	24.1	17.7
2001	2143	79.0	27.1	19.1
2002	2091	83.0	25.2	21.2
2003	2091	83.0	25.2	21.2
2004	2121	80.3	26.4	23.5
2005	2015	78.7	25.6	23.3
2006	1931	85.0	22.7	24.6
2007	1853	72.1	25.7	0.1
2008	1676	68.7	24.4	26.9
2009	1804	68.1	24.0	26.8
2010	1782	71.2	25.0	39.2
2011	1821	68.7	26.5	37.4
2012	1754	72.8	24.0	55.5
2013	1742	71.4	24.3	74.2
2014	1701	69.7	24.3	46.4
2015	1678	n/a	n/a	40.2
2016	1710	n/a	n/a	39.8
2017	1776	69.7	25.4	41.6
2018	1757	n/a	n/a	40.9
2019	1746	76.0	22.9	40
2020	1777	82.2	21.6	37.4
2021	1824	n/a	n/a	33.4
2022	1827	77.9	23.4	26.8
2023	1826	77.8	23.4	31.1
2024	1870	83.1	22.4	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Jordan High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$410 (4.7%)	$8,308 (95.3%)	$8,717

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Jordan High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 126^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 127^th of 139 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Jordan High)	25.7	24.3	1.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)	45.8	41.8	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (West Jordan High)	17.3	10	7.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	30	21.5	8.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (West Jordan High)	18.2	19.6	1.4%
10th Grade Science (Jordan District)	29.4	26.7	2.7%
10th Grade Science (Utah)	33	32.2	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1746	1826	4.6%
African American	21	37	76.2%
American Indian	8	9	12.5%
Asian	26	26
Hispanic	532	666	25.2%
Pacific Islander	53	61	15.1%
White	1040	939	9.7%
Two or More Races	66	88	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	31.1%	8.9%

Schools Near West Jordan High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)	RISE Mathematics (2024)	RISE Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Jordan High	Public	10-12	8136 S 2700 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5600	1,870	83	22.4	37.1%	978 (52.3%)	38 (2.0%)	665 (35.6%)	29 (1.6%)	6 (0.3%)	65 (3.5%)	88 (4.7%)	16.6	119^th of 138 public high schools	13.8%		9.6	127^th of 139 public high schools	8.6%	8		35.1		11.5		20.8				$8,717	$410	$8,308
South Valley School	Public	9-12	8400 S 1700 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 565-7592	153	11	13.9	33.3%	112 (73.2%)	1 (0.7%)	27 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	10 (6.5%)								(n/a)										$22,872	$2,374	$20,499
Itineris Early College High	Public, Charter	9-12	8714 Roy Del Circle	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Itineris Early College High	Yes	No	No	Yes	(385) 800-2140	384	19	20.7	27.3%	158 (41.1%)	11 (2.9%)	141 (36.7%)	52 (13.5%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	13 (3.4%)	67.1	34^th of 138 public high schools	75.4%		91.4	7^th of 139 public high schools	95.0%	27	42.7	58.9	47.4	37.1	41.7	37.0				$8,118	$730	$7,388
Kings Peak High	Public, Virtual	9-12	7905 South Redwood Road	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 567-8020	255	17	14.9	23.1%	191 (74.9%)	1 (0.4%)	49 (19.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	29.6	98^th of 138 public high schools	29.0%					(n/a)	43.1	37.5	20.6		28.8
Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers - North	Public	9-12	9301 S 3400 W	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5900	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Southpointe Adult High	Public	9-12	9301 S Wights Fort Rd	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5952	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mountain Heights Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	9067 S 1300 W Suite 204	West Jordan	84088	Salt Lake County	Mountain Heights Academy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(801) 721-6329	882	71	12.4	14.1%	681 (77.2%)	13 (1.5%)	129 (14.6%)	12 (1.4%)	4 (0.5%)	13 (1.5%)	30 (3.4%)	58.5	50^th of 138 public high schools	63.8%		57.4	50^th of 139 public high schools	64.0%		50.0	54.9	25.0	22.6	51.6	38.8	43.9	16.9	46.9	$7,383	$101	$7,281
Bingham High	Public	10-12	2160 W 10400 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5100	2,471	99	24.8	11.7%	1,933 (78.2%)	17 (0.7%)	282 (11.4%)	78 (3.2%)	7 (0.3%)	52 (2.1%)	102 (4.1%)	90.2	9^th of 138 public high schools	93.5%		80.8	16^th of 139 public high schools	88.5%	7		63.8		42.9		54.7				$7,631	$245	$7,386
Copper Hills High	Public	10-12	5445 W 7800 S	West Jordan	84081	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5300	2,959	118	24.9	22.9%	1,863 (63.0%)	40 (1.4%)	817 (27.6%)	57 (1.9%)	16 (0.5%)	37 (1.3%)	129 (4.4%)	22.5	111^th of 138 public high schools	19.6%		15.8	119^th of 139 public high schools	14.4%	8		37.8		14.0		24.4				$7,672	$232	$7,440
Taylorsville High	Public	9-12	5225 S Redwood Road	Taylorsville	84123	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5455	2,694	99	27.1	45.1%	1,327 (49.3%)	77 (2.9%)	975 (36.2%)	87 (3.2%)	23 (0.9%)	106 (3.9%)	99 (3.7%)	15.8	121^st of 138 public high schools	12.3%		15.1	120^th of 139 public high schools	13.7%	1	27.4	28.1	24.8	15.2	28.5	19.4				$9,777	$649	$9,128

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Impact of COVID-19 on West Jordan High

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Schools Near West Jordan High

West Jordan High

South Valley School

Itineris Early College High

Kings Peak High

Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers - North

Southpointe Adult High

Mountain Heights Academy

Bingham High

Copper Hills High

Taylorsville High

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