- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Jordan, UT
West Jordan High
Federal NCES profile for West Jordan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490042000769
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jordan High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Jordan High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jordan High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 490042000769 · West Jordan, UT High · MID · TRAD
1,761 enr · 22.9:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 high schools in West Jordan. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
West Jordan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Hills H
Copper Hills High
2,837 students
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High
2,738 students
- Herriman High
Herriman High
2,522 students
- Bingham High
Bingham High
2,461 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High
2,295 students
- This school
West Jordan High
1,761 students
What this shows West Jordan High reports 1,761 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jordan High compares
West Jordan 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 16% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,761 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,761
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Utah - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$9,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, West Jordan High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes West Jordan High.
$9,450
Per student
-12%
vs Utah
Avg $10,678
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Jordan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jordan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Jordan High
How many students attend West Jordan High?
West Jordan High has 1,761 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jordan High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jordan High is 22.9:1, 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 West Jordan High?
23.4% of students at West Jordan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jordan High?
The largest demographic group at West Jordan High is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jordan High?
West Jordan High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 West Jordan High rank among high schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jordan High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in West Jordan, 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 West Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides West Jordan High, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students), and Herriman High (2,522 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.
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