Best West Valley City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 9,540 students in West Valley City, UT.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Valley City, UT are Vanguard Academy, American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School and East Hollywood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Valley City, UT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Utah public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in West Valley City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Utah public high schools.
West Valley City, UT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in West Valley City, UT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanguard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2650 South Decker Lake Lane
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 327-8724
Gr: 7-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3636 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 351-3090
Gr: K-12 | 1,556 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
East Hollywood High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2185 S 3600 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 886-8181
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Hunter High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 S 5600 W
West Valley City, UT 84120
(385) 646-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 2,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Roots Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 South 1300 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 573-8719
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Mana Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2355 S Technology Drive
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 972-6262
Gr: K-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Granger High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3690 S 3600 W
West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 646-5320
Gr: 8-12 | 3,267 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12
Charter School
4590 South 5600 West
West Valley City, UT 84120
(801) 456-9570
Gr: K-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Valley City, UT?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Valley City, UT include Vanguard Academy, American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School and East Hollywood High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Valley City?
8 public high schools are located in West Valley City.
What is the racial composition of students in West Valley City?
West Valley City public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in West Valley City are often viewed compared to one another?

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