Alter Safe Sch-jr High School serves 26 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 81%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
37%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
52%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% UT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% UT state average).
How many students attend Alter Safe Sch-jr High School?
26 students attend Alter Safe Sch-jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Alter Safe Sch-jr High School students are White, and 37% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alter Safe Sch-jr High School?
Alter Safe Sch-jr High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alter Safe Sch-jr High School offer ?
Alter Safe Sch-jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Alter Safe Sch-jr High School part of?
Alter Safe Sch-jr High School is part of Granite School District.
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