- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandy, UT
Alta High
Federal NCES profile for Alta High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490014200659
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta High has class sizes larger than 85% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta High ranks #6 of 7 schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Alta High held near 2,350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.2 → 93.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 490014200659 · Sandy, UT Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,278 enr · 25.6:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Alta High held near 2,350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.2 → 93.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Alta High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- This school
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- Draper Park Mi
Draper Park Middle
1,411 students
What this shows Alta High reports 2,278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta High compares
Alta High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 58% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,278 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,278
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Utah - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Alta High is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Draper Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta High
How many students attend Alta High?
Alta High has 2,278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,294 (2022-23) → 2,350 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta High is 25.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta High?
11.7% of students at Alta High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta High?
The largest demographic group at Alta High is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta High?
Alta High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta High rank among schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta High ranks #6 of 7 schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Alta High, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.