White City’s public schools outscore 75% of Utah districts
Math proficiency in White City’s districts is 49%, above the Utah average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving White 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.
White City’s schools, in brief
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,093 per student, against $11,467 across Utah (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then nine middle and five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Hilltop Christian School (private) is 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 White City’s grade
A−: better than 75% of Utah school districts, #21 of 119 Utah towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Utah average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve White City, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in White City
Alta View School
Grades K–5 · 556 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Sandy
1st grade in White City
Alta View School
Grades K–5 · 556 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Sandy
2nd grade in White City
Alta View School
Grades K–5 · 556 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Sandy
3rd grade in White City
Alta View School
Grades K–5 · 556 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Sandy
4th grade in White City
Alta View School
Grades K–5 · 556 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Sandy
5th grade in White City
Alta View School
Grades K–5 · 556 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Sandy
White City’s public schools are run by Canyons School District, which also serves Alta, Brighton, Cottonwood Heights and Draper 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
White City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Utah towns that share White City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| White City | A− | Canyons |
Every school in White City
16 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 White City’s schools
Are White City’s schools good?
By Utah’s own tests, yes: the public schools White City children attend outscore 75% of Utah’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #21 of 119 Utah towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is White City in?
Canyons School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 32,688 students in 47 schools (2024–25).
Where do White City kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Corner Canyon High, Brighton High, Hillcrest High, Alta High and Jordan High.
What is White City’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Canyons School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Utah.
How much does White City spend per student?
$12,093 in Canyons School District (FY2024), against $11,467 across Utah. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in White City?
Yes: Hilltop Christian School (religious, grades PK–2, 91 students).
Parents talk
What White City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near White 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.