- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salt Lake City, UT
Cottonwood High
Federal NCES profile for Cottonwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490036000207
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonwood High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottonwood High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Cottonwood High shrank from 1,585 students in 2022-23 to 1,495 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.6 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 490036000207 · Salt Lake City, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,451 enr · 21.7:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Cottonwood High shrank from 1,585 students in 2022-23 to 1,495 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 67.6 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Cottonwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school
Cottonwood High
1,451 students
What this shows Cottonwood High reports 1,451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonwood High compares
Cottonwood High is a shrinking 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 49% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,451
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Utah - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$11,000
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
African American 6.5%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Cottonwood High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cottonwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottonwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood High
How many students attend Cottonwood High?
Cottonwood High has 1,451 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,585 (2022-23) → 1,495 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood High is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cottonwood High?
41.7% of students at Cottonwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottonwood High?
The largest demographic group at Cottonwood High is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonwood High?
Cottonwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Cottonwood High rank among high schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood High ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Cottonwood High, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.