- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Granite Connection High grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 490036000220 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 9.7:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Granite Connection High grew from 482 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Granite Connection 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 541
Granite Connection High
541 students
What this shows Granite Connection High reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite Connection High compares
Granite Connection High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), up 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.