Cottonwood High

www.graniteschools.org/hs/cottonwood/

1,451 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.

1,451

Total Students

62.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottonwood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	592
Hispanic	565
Black	94
Asian	87
Two or More	73
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	20

White
592 (40.8%)
Hispanic
565 (38.9%)
Black
94 (6.5%)
Asian
87 (6.0%)
Two or More
73 (5.0%)
American Indian
20 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
20 (1.4%)

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:	1,451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Grade 9 375

Grade 10 395

Grade 11 348

Grade 12 326