Cottonwood High

www.graniteschools.org/hs/cottonwood/

1,585 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cottonwood High School, located in the Holladay area of Salt Lake City, is a well-established public high school within the Granite School District. Known for its comprehensive academic program and vibrant campus culture, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to performing arts and specialized clubs. Its central location makes it a focal point for the surrounding community, fostering a long-standing tradition of school spirit and neighborhood involvement.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Cottonwood High is recognized for its commitment to student development through various advanced placement (AP) opportunities and career-technical education programs. The school prides itself on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning into higher education or entering the workforce. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, Cottonwood continues to be a prominent institution in the Salt Lake Valley, dedicated to maintaining an inclusive environment that supports the success of all its students.

1,585

Total Students

67.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	685
Hispanic	581
Black	124
Asian	97
Two or More	40
American Indian	33
Pacific Islander	25

White
685 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
581 (36.7 %)
Black
124 (7.8 %)
Asian
97 (6.1 %)
Two or More
40 (2.5 %)
American Indian
33 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
25 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-5264
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/hs/cottonwood/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	640
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 380

Grade 10 394

Grade 11 378

Grade 12 433