Granite Connection High School is an alternative public high school in South Salt Lake, Utah. Connection belongs to the Granite School District.
Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Granite Connection 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 43% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Granite Connection High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Granite Connection High School's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Granite Connection 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 Granite Connection High School is 0.63, 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
#640 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
5%
1%
White
53%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
43%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granite Connection High School's ranking?
Granite Connection High School is ranked #640 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Granite Connection High School often compared to?
Granite Connection High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizonte Instruction & Training Center, Youth Educational Support School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Granite Connection High School?
The graduation rate of Granite Connection High School is 43%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Granite Connection High School?
513 students attend Granite Connection High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Granite Connection High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Granite Connection High School?
Granite Connection High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Granite Connection High School offer ?
Granite Connection High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Granite Connection High School part of?
Granite Connection High School is part of Granite School District.
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