Highland High School

Highland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2166 S 1700 E,  Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake School District
3.6
3.4
2,009 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
53.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36.6%
State Average
19.8%
Science
31.7%
State Average
22.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
372:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
62.6%
Hispanic
22.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native American
1.5%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Utah 717 Students
Utah State University 343 Students
Salt Lake Community College 231 Students
Utah Valley University 199 Students
Brigham Young University 166 Students
Westminster University - Utah 157 Students
University of Washington 138 Students
University of Oregon 131 Students
Utah Tech University 128 Students
Weber State University 122 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 134 Students
Business 132 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 69 Students
Nursing 66 Students
Biology 56 Students
Architecture 33 Students
English 33 Students
Environmental Science 32 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Chemistry 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 289 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/30/2025
I was a transfer student and felt very welcome. Teachers are generally nice and willing to work with you, though there is a lot of work assigned in most classes that is often difficult to stay caught up on. Gun threats were an issue in past years, but isn't as prevalent now.
4.0 Senior
2/23/2025
I have enjoyed making friends, attending sporting events, and playing on sports teams. Most the teachers are good people and make the school a good place to be.
4.0 Senior
11/3/2024
The band program at the school is really amazing! The math program could use some work with some of the teachers and some of the content being taught.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
2.0 other
12/17/2024
Went here as a teen, started in 2018, I had a learning disability and severe depression and anxiety. I set a 504 plan in place and it was hardly followed. Reinstated it a few times and tried to change it and still had push back from the teachers and staff. Ultimately dropped out and moved to online...
4.0 parent
8/1/2023
As an alumni and now parent, I love Highland. There is a sense of community and some of the faculty and administrators were students themselves when I was there in the 90s. My child has made friends with good kids who have an eye toward the future, though granted not every kid there appreciates what...
5.0 student
11/29/2017
This school has given me more opportunities that any other place could offer! Go Rams!
5.0 other
8/21/2014
Highland High is an excellent school with great teachers and mountain views from within Salt Lake City.

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Highland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Salt Lake City, UT and is served by the Salt Lake School District in Utah. The school has a total enrollment of 2,009 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Highland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $703,060. Discover additional schools in the area, like Granite High School, Olympus High School, Roosevelt Continuation School, and more. Learn more about what Salt Lake City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland High School.

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