Alta High School
School Overview
Alta High School is a public school located in Sandy, Utah. It is a school in Canyons School District district.
According to the Utah state assessment result, 34% of students are proficient in Math learning and 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,088 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 27 to 1 where a total of 78 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,088 students are attending Alta High School. By gender, there are 1,057 and 1,031 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 78 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Alta High School and the students to teacher ratio is 27 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 78 | Students per teacher: 27 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 78 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 10.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.6% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 298 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 73,788 Households |
| Population | 217,212 |
| Male | 110,793 |
| Female | 109,761 |
| Child Population | 73,915 |
| Total Housing Units | 79,186 Units |
| Average House Value | $360,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,230 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.30% |
| Average Household Income | $88,191 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.69% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Alta High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 750 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 656 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Alta High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 750 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 124 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 75 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 670 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 656 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 0 harassment and bullying has been reported at Alta High School. There are 0 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Canyons District
In Canyons District, 51 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SANDY, Utah
4 private schools are serving students in SANDY, Utah. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.