Granite Connection High

www.graniteschools.org/hs/granitepeaks/index.html

541 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Granite Connection High School, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a specialized alternative high school within the Granite School District. Designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the school focuses on providing a personalized and supportive academic setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a more flexible structure, the institution aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, recover necessary credits, and ultimately work toward earning their high school diploma.

The school places a strong emphasis on student success through individualized learning plans and a dedicated staff committed to meeting students' unique social and academic needs. Its programming is tailored to prepare students for life after graduation, whether they plan to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enroll in vocational training. By fostering a close-knit community, Granite Connection High serves as a vital resource for students seeking a second chance or a non-traditional path to completing their secondary education.

541

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Granite Connection High
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	255
Black	18
Asian	8
Two or More	19
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	23

Hispanic
255 (47.1%)
White
208 (38.4%)
Pacific Islander
23 (4.3%)
Two or More
19 (3.5%)
Black
18 (3.3%)
American Indian
10 (1.8%)
Asian
8 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-5435
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/hs/granitepeaks/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 46

Grade 10 37