- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandy, UT
Jordan High
Federal NCES profile for Jordan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490014200307
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan High ranks #4 of 7 schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Jordan High held near 1,797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.6 → 80.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 490014200307 · Sandy, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,820 enr · 23:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Jordan High held near 1,797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.6 → 80.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Jordan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- This school
Jordan High
1,820 students
- Draper Park Mi
Draper Park Middle
1,411 students
What this shows Jordan High reports 1,820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jordan High compares
Jordan High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▲ 2% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,820 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,820
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Utah - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$11,268
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Jordan High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jordan High 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Draper Park Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jordan High
How many students attend Jordan High?
Jordan High has 1,820 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,785 (2022-23) → 1,797 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan High is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jordan High?
28.5% of students at Jordan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan High?
The largest demographic group at Jordan High is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan High?
Jordan High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Jordan High rank among schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan High ranks #4 of 7 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 schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Jordan High, 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.