- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sandy, UT
Canyons Transition Academy
Federal NCES profile for Canyons Transition Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490014201384
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyons Transition Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah schools.
- #8 of 32
- public schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Utah
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyons Transition Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyons Transition Academy ranks #8 of 32 public schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Canyons Transition Academy grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.3 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 490014201384 · Sandy, UT High · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 15.8:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Canyons Transition Academy grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.3 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Canyons Transition Academy 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
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 63
Canyons Transition Academy
63 students
What this shows Canyons Transition Academy reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyons Transition Academy compares
Canyons Transition Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 226% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 226% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Utah - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Asian 4.8%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Canyons Transition Academy is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyons Transition Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyons Transition Academy'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
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Canyons Transition Academy
How many students attend Canyons Transition Academy?
Canyons Transition Academy has 63 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyons Transition Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyons Transition Academy is 15.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyons Transition Academy?
91.3% of students at Canyons Transition Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyons Transition Academy?
The largest demographic group at Canyons Transition Academy is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyons Transition Academy?
Canyons Transition Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Canyons Transition Academy rank among public schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyons Transition Academy ranks #8 of 32 public 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 public schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Canyons Transition Academy, 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.