Copper Hills High School is located in West Jordan, Utah, United States, situated just east of the Oquirrh Mountains in the southwest corner of the Salt Lake Valley near the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine. It is part of the Jordan School District. The school opened in fall 1995 and has an enrollment of 2,761.
Serving 2,959 students in grades 10-12, Copper Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 2,959 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Copper Hills High School's student population of 2,959 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
2,959 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
Copper Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Copper Hills High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grizzly
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copper Hills High School's ranking?
Copper Hills High School is ranked #763 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Copper Hills High School often compared to?
Copper Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bingham High School, Itineris Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Copper Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Copper Hills High School is 85%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Copper Hills High School?
2,959 students attend Copper Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Copper Hills High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Copper Hills High School?
Copper Hills High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Copper Hills High School offer ?
Copper Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Copper Hills High School part of?
Copper Hills High School is part of Jordan School District.
School Reviews
5 11/9/2009
The music program is awesome. The other students and teachers are supportive and really nice. Definitely a school that you should go to.
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