South Valley School

web.jordan.k12.ut.us/svs/

165 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Valley School, located in West Jordan, Utah, is a specialized educational facility within the Jordan School District. The school is dedicated to providing high-quality transition and life-skills programming for students with disabilities, typically serving individuals between the ages of 18 and 22. Its mission focuses on fostering independence by offering a curriculum that emphasizes vocational training, community integration, and the development of essential personal and social skills necessary for success in adult life.

By maintaining a supportive and structured environment, South Valley School helps students bridge the gap between high school and the workforce or independent living. The program is highly individualized, often coordinating with community partners and families to ensure that each student meets specific personal goals. Through a blend of classroom instruction and real-world experiences, the school strives to empower its students to become active, contributing members of their community after graduation.

165

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Valley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	38
Black	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
111 (67.3%)
Hispanic
38 (23.0%)
Two or More
8 (4.8%)
Black
3 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)565-7592
Website:	http://web.jordan.k12.ut.us/svs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 12 165