Granite District

The Granite District in Utah encompasses 85 schools, including 58 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population with a wide range of academic performance, from standout high-achieving schools to lower-performing institutions.

Among the top-performing schools in the district are Skyline High School, ranked 6th out of 138 Utah high schools, and Olympus High School, ranked 59th. These schools boast impressive proficiency rates, with Skyline High having 70.8% of 10th graders proficient in English Language Arts, 44.5% in Math, and 64.7% in Science. At the middle school level, Wasatch Junior High and Olympus Junior High stand out, ranking 5th and 22nd in the state, respectively, with exceptional proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects.

In contrast, the district as a whole is ranked 72nd out of 98 districts in Utah and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Many of the high schools and some middle and elementary schools struggle with low proficiency rates, particularly in math and science. The wide variation in performance across the district suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students have access to a quality education, regardless of the school they attend.