Enrollment
541
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Granite Connection High
Federal NCES profile for Granite Connection High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000220
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Connection High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #25 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Connection High has class sizes smaller than 96% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Connection High ranks #25 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granite Connection High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granite Connection High
Granite Connection High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 541 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, Granite Connection High is leaner than roughly 96% of Utah schools and 55% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 48.8% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 541 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Salt Lake City's public schools, it stands alongside Brighton High (2,435 students): Granite Connection High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 27.1:1).
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Granite Connection High.
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 Granite Connection High compares
Granite Connection High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 55% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 74% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 4% in Utah - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$10,325
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 38.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Granite Connection High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Granite Connection High.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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 Granite Connection High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower 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 Granite Connection High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Granite Connection High
How many students attend Granite Connection High?
Granite Connection High has 541 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Connection High?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Connection High is 9.7:1, which is 55% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 38% lower 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 Granite Connection High?
48.8% of students at Granite Connection High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Connection High?
The largest demographic group at Granite Connection High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% 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 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Connection High?
Granite Connection High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Granite Connection High rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Connection High ranks #25 of 57 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 schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
Is Granite Connection High a good school?
Granite Connection High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Granite District?
Besides Granite Connection 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.
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