Alta High

ahs.canyonsdistrict.org/

2,278 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.

2,278

Total Students

92.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,693
Hispanic	353
Black	32
Asian	57
Two or More	107
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	28

White
1,693 (74.3%)
Hispanic
353 (15.5%)
Two or More
107 (4.7%)
Asian
57 (2.5%)
Black
32 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
28 (1.2%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)

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:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-5600
Website:	http://ahs.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Grade 9 546

Grade 10 576

Grade 11 588

Grade 12 561