At a glance
Reported students
165
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah high enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 197 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
702.5
South Valley School: 165 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 20.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about South Valley School
South Valley School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in West Jordan. It is one of 70 current school records connected to Jordan District. NCES reports 165 students for 2024–25.
Among 197 high schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 459 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below the Utah median of 20.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Valley School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.3%
- Hispanic23%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Jordan District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kings Peak High
High · Grades 09–12
315 reported students
Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers - North
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Southpointe Adult High
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Jordan Academy for Technology & Careers South
High · Grades 10–12
0 reported students
Valley High School
High · Grades 07–12
347 reported students
West Jordan High
High · Grades 10–12
1,761 reported students
Public schools near South Valley School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Peak High High · Jordan District | 09–12 | 315 | 0.6 mi |
| ThrivePoint Academy High · Charter · ThrivePoint Academy | 07–12 | — | 0.9 mi |
| Mountain Heights Academy High · Charter · Mountain Heights Academy | 07–12 | 864 | 1.1 mi |
| West Jordan High High · Jordan District | 10–12 | 1,761 | 1.1 mi |
| Itineris Early College High High · Charter · Itineris Early College High | 09–12 | 366 | 1.9 mi |
| Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers - North High · Jordan District | 09–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Valley School
What grades does South Valley School serve?
South Valley School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Jordan District.
How many students attend South Valley School?
South Valley School reported 165 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 197 Utah high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Valley School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 165 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 20.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Valley School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Valley School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jordan District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Valley School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Valley School in?
South Valley School is part of Jordan District, based in West Jordan, UT, which operates 70 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Valley School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kings Peak High (0.6 mi), ThrivePoint Academy (0.9 mi), Mountain Heights Academy (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.