Alta High

ahs.canyonsdistrict.org/

2,294 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Alta High School, located in Sandy, Utah, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Canyons School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes rigorous academic programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond academics, Alta High maintains a robust reputation for its extracurricular and athletic programs, which are central to the school’s culture. Students have access to a wide array of clubs, fine arts programs, and competitive sports teams, all of which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing technology integration and collaborative learning, Alta High aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of the Sandy educational community.

2,294

Total Students

89.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,779
Hispanic	267
Black	29
Asian	67
Two or More	109
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	39

White
1,779 (77.6 %)
Hispanic
267 (11.6 %)
Two or More
109 (4.8 %)
Asian
67 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
39 (1.7 %)
Black
29 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

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:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-5600
Website:	http://ahs.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 9 596

Grade 10 600

Grade 11 581

Grade 12 517