Enrollment
63
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490014201384
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah schools.
- #8 of 32
- public schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+226% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyons Transition Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyons Transition Academy
Canyons Transition Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Sandy, Utah, enrolling 63 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.8:1, Canyons Transition Academy is leaner than roughly 88% of Utah schools and 26% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 226% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Utah schools, with 63 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 50/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Canyons Transition Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canyons Transition Academy compares
Canyons Transition Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,509
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes Canyons Transition Academy.
$10,509
Per student
+7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Canyons Transition Academy a good school?
Canyons Transition Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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