Wasatch Jr High

www.graniteschools.org/jr/wasatch/

787 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wasatch Junior High, located in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake City, is a well-established middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Granite School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary school and high school. The campus is centrally located in a quiet residential neighborhood, providing a stable and focused setting for the diverse student body it serves.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Wasatch Junior High places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement and character development. The school offers a variety of programs, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build a sense of community. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and social-emotional growth, Wasatch aims to prepare its students to be successful, well-rounded individuals as they advance toward their secondary education years.

787

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wasatch Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	604
Hispanic	58
Black	9
Asian	87
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
604 (76.7 %)
Asian
87 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
58 (7.4 %)
Two or More
25 (3.2 %)
Black
9 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-5244
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/jr/wasatch/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 221

Grade 7 285

Grade 8 281