West High

west.slcschools.org/

2,600 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

West High School, located in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Salt Lake City, is the oldest public high school in Utah, established in 1890. As a flagship institution within the Salt Lake City School District, it serves a highly diverse student body, drawing from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. The school is widely recognized for its robust academic offerings, including one of the most extensive International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in the state, which attracts students from across the region who are looking for a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum.

Beyond its academic reputation, West High is known for its vibrant campus culture and deep-rooted traditions. The school hosts a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletic programs and state-champion debate teams to diverse arts and cultural clubs. Its central urban location provides students with unique opportunities to engage with the surrounding community, making it a focal point for civic and educational life in Salt Lake City. Through its blend of historical significance and progressive programming, West High continues to be a prominent institution for secondary education in Utah.

2,600

Total Students

117.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West High
Demographic	Student Count
White	729
Hispanic	1,190
Black	125
Asian	185
Two or More	130
American Indian	34
Pacific Islander	207

Hispanic
1,190 (45.8 %)
White
729 (28.0 %)
Pacific Islander
207 (8.0 %)
Asian
185 (7.1 %)
Two or More
130 (5.0 %)
Black
125 (4.8 %)
American Indian
34 (1.3 %)

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:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)578-8500
Website:	http://west.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	2,600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	210

* 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 7 89

Grade 8 75

Grade 9 618

Grade 10 633

Grade 11 575

Grade 12 610