Public schools in West Jordan, UT
35 open public schools with an address in West Jordan, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
35
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
22,438
34 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Utah median 20.9:1
Charter schools
6
9 magnet · 4 virtual
An overview of West Jordan public schools
The federal directory lists 35 public schools in West Jordan, UT: 18 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high, 3 combined or other. The 34 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 22,438 students, an average of 660 per school. The largest campus is Copper Hills High (2,837 students), and the largest elementary school is Fox Hollow School (872).
Jordan District operates the most schools here (28), and 2 regular districts have at least one West Jordan campus, plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 20.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools, 9 magnet schools, 4 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 7 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving West Jordan
Jordan District
Public school district
28 schools in West Jordan · 70 total
Ascent Academies of Utah
Independent charter agency
1 school in West Jordan · 5 total
Granite District
Public school district
1 school in West Jordan · 84 total
Hawthorn Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in West Jordan · 2 total
Itineris Early College High
Independent charter agency
1 school in West Jordan
Mountain Heights Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in West Jordan
Navigator Pointe Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in West Jordan
ThrivePoint Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in West Jordan
Elementary schools in West Jordan
18| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Canyon Elementary Jordan District | KG–06 | 592 | 20.9:1 | |
| Columbia School Jordan District | KG–06 | 599 | 18.2:1 | |
| Copper Canyon School Jordan District | KG–06 | 497 | 19.1:1 | |
| Falcon Ridge School Jordan District | KG–06 | 674 | 20.5:1 | |
| Fox Hollow School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 872 | 21.8:1 | |
| Hayden Peak School Jordan District | KG–06 | 723 | 22.2:1 | |
| Heartland School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 403 | 14:1 | |
| Jim Bridger School Granite District | PK–06 | 340 | 20.6:1 | |
| Jordan Hills School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 631 | 21.6:1 | |
| Majestic School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 320 | 17.8:1 | |
| Mountain Shadows School Jordan District | KG–06 | 595 | 20.5:1 | |
| Oakcrest School Jordan District | KG–06 | 694 | 21.7:1 | |
| Oquirrh School Jordan District | KG–06 | 524 | 18.2:1 | |
| Riverside School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 591 | 18:1 | |
| Rocky Peak Virtual School Jordan District · Virtual | KG–06 | 227 | 18.2:1 | |
| Terra Linda School Jordan District | KG–06 | 474 | 15.8:1 | |
| Westland School Jordan District · Magnet | KG–06 | 595 | 20.9:1 | |
| Westvale School Jordan District | KG–06 | 462 | 18.9:1 |
Middle schools in West Jordan
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel P. Jensen Middle Jordan District · Magnet | 07–09 | 760 | 19.6:1 | |
| Kelsey Peak Virtual Middle Jordan District · Virtual | 07–08 | 132 | 15.6:1 | |
| Sunset Ridge Middle Jordan District · Magnet | 07–09 | 1,377 | 24.6:1 | |
| West Hills Middle Jordan District | 07–09 | 1,169 | 22.6:1 | |
| West Jordan Middle Jordan District · Magnet | 07–09 | 1,000 | 20.5:1 |
High schools in West Jordan
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High Jordan District | 10–12 | 2,837 | 23.3:1 | |
| Itineris Early College High Itineris Early College High · Charter | 09–12 | 366 | 19.7:1 | |
| Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers - North Jordan District · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Kings Peak High Jordan District · Virtual | 09–12 | 315 | 17.1:1 | |
| Mountain Heights Academy Mountain Heights Academy · Charter · Virtual | 07–12 | 864 | 11.7:1 | |
| South Valley School Jordan District · Special Education School | 09–12 | 165 | 11.8:1 | |
| Southpointe Adult High Jordan District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| ThrivePoint Academy ThrivePoint Academy · Charter | 07–12 | — | — | |
| West Jordan High Jordan District | 10–12 | 1,761 | 20.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in West Jordan
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan Ascent Academies of Utah · Charter | KG–09 | 761 | 19.9:1 | |
| Hawthorn Academy West Jordan Hawthorn Academy · Charter | KG–09 | 743 | 16.9:1 | |
| Navigator Pointe Academy Navigator Pointe Academy · Charter | KG–09 | 375 | 19.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.9%
- Hispanic32.3%
- Black1.6%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 32 West Jordan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (22,438 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Jordan
How many public schools are in West Jordan, UT?
The current NCES directory lists 35 open public schools with a location address in West Jordan: 18 elementary, 5 middle, 9 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 22,438 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Jordan?
Schools with an address in West Jordan belong to 8 education agencies, led by Jordan District (28 schools), Ascent Academies of Utah (1 school), Granite District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in West Jordan?
Copper Hills High reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Jordan, with 2,837 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Jordan?
Yes. 6 of the 35 public schools in West Jordan are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan, Hawthorn Academy West Jordan, Itineris Early College High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Jordan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Jordan public schools is 19.6:1, lower than the Utah school median of 20.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in West Jordan guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Utah cities