How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alta High | Hillcrest High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SANDY, UT | MIDVALE, UT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 2,278 | 2,421 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.8:1 | 23.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.7% | 32.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alta High | Hillcrest High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,236 | $14,236 |
| District | Canyons District | Canyons District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alta High | Hillcrest High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.3% | 47.9% |
| African American | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% | 31.8% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alta High | Hillcrest High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | 31 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 325.4:1 | 345.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.8% | 26.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 44 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.