Hunter Jr High

6131 W 3785 S
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120

www.graniteschools.org/jr/hunter/

732 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Hunter Junior High School, located in West Valley City, Utah, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Granite School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. With a diverse student body, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with elective opportunities designed to help students discover their unique interests and talents.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a collaborative community involving students, parents, and faculty to ensure student success. By utilizing the resources provided by the Granite School District, Hunter Junior High aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by promoting high expectations, character education, and a culture of mutual respect. Through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs, the school encourages students to engage deeply with their campus life while striving to achieve their full academic potential.

732

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hunter Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	349
Black	22
Asian	31
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	46

Hispanic
349 (47.7 %)
White
268 (36.6 %)
Pacific Islander
46 (6.3 %)
Asian
31 (4.2 %)
Black
22 (3.0 %)
Two or More
12 (1.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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)646-5184
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/jr/hunter/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 7 358

Grade 8 374