West Valley City’s public schools score below 80% of Utah districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 26% of West Valley City’s students scored proficient, below the Utah average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Valley City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Utah, not nationally.
From Utah state tests taken in spring 2021, when nearly all of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Valley City’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 178 Utah towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Valley City’s, its schools beat 1%, lower than their 20% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,019 per student, against $11,467 across Utah (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
22 elementary schools, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans, American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School, East Hollywood High, Monticello Academy, Endeavor Hall, Esperanza School, Mana Academy Charter School, Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley, Roots Charter High School, Vanguard Academy, Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley, Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12, Dancing Moose Montessori School (private), Small World Child Care (private), Iqra Academy of Utah (private) and Children S Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind West Valley City’s grade
C−: better than 20% of Utah school districts, #112 of 119 Utah towns. Both inputs trail the Utah average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Valley City, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in West Valley City · depends on your address
Granger High
Grades 8–12 · 3,267 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Hunter High
Grades 9–12 · 2,480 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in West Valley City · depends on your address
Granger High
Grades 8–12 · 3,267 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Hunter High
Grades 9–12 · 2,480 students · 24:1 students per teacher
11th grade in West Valley City · depends on your address
Granger High
Grades 8–12 · 3,267 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Hunter High
Grades 9–12 · 2,480 students · 24:1 students per teacher
12th grade in West Valley City · depends on your address
Granger High
Grades 8–12 · 3,267 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Hunter High
Grades 9–12 · 2,480 students · 24:1 students per teacher
West Valley City’s public schools are run by Granite School District, which also serves Emigration Canyon, Holladay, Kearns and Magna and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
How students score
West Valley City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Utah towns that share West Valley City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Valley City | C− | Granite |
| South Salt Lake | C− | Granite |
| Kearns | C− | Granite |
| Magna | C− | Granite |
| Salt Lake City | C− | Salt Lake City |
| Taylorsville | C− | Granite |
| West Jordan | B | Jordan |
4 of the 6 neighbors share Granite with West Valley City, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in West Valley City
44 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Utah’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about West Valley City’s schools
Are West Valley City’s schools good?
On Utah’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools West Valley City children attend score below 80% of Utah’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #112 of 119 Utah towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Valley City in?
Granite School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 59,106 students in 84 schools (2024–25).
Where do West Valley City kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Granger High and Hunter High.
What is West Valley City’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Granite School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Utah.
How much does West Valley City spend per student?
$12,019 in Granite School District (FY2024), against $11,467 across Utah. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in West Valley City?
Yes: Dancing Moose Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–3, 266 students), Small World Child Care (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 171 students), Iqra Academy of Utah (religious, grades PK–8, 100 students) and Children S Christian School (religious, grades PK–7, 33 students). West Valley City also has 12 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What West Valley City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near West Valley City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Utah. Stars are from neighbors.