West Jordan High

schools.jordandistrict.org/westjordanhigh/

1,761 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

West Jordan High School, located in West Jordan, Utah, is a prominent secondary institution within the Jordan School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its deep-rooted history in the community and its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience. The campus offers a wide variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-technical education, aimed at preparing students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, West Jordan High maintains a robust extracurricular culture, featuring a competitive athletics program known as the "Jaguars," as well as numerous clubs, performing arts groups, and student leadership opportunities. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, fostering school spirit and community engagement. By balancing academic rigor with personal development, the school strives to empower its students to become successful, contributing members of their community after graduation.

1,761

Total Students

86.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jordan High
Demographic	Student Count
White	889
Hispanic	646
Black	27
Asian	31
Two or More	88
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	72

White
889 (50.5%)
Hispanic
646 (36.7%)
Two or More
88 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
72 (4.1%)
Asian
31 (1.8%)
Black
27 (1.5%)
American Indian
7 (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:	Jordan District
Phone:	(801)256-5600
Website:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/westjordanhigh/
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	549
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	135

* 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 10 572

Grade 11 647

Grade 12 542