South Valley School serves 165 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in UT)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Valley School's student population of 165 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Valley School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
67%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of South Valley School?
The graduation rate of South Valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Valley School?
165 students attend South Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of South Valley School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Valley School?
South Valley School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Valley School offer ?
South Valley School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Valley School part of?
South Valley School is part of Jordan School District.
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