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Canyons District

Utah · Public School District
49
Schools
32,800
Students
$14,236
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
28.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
90.9%
Graduation Rate
+4.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Canyons District is a public school district in Utah serving 32,800 students across 49 schools. It includes 29 elementary, 8 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,236 is near the national average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (49)
Elementary Schools29 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alta View SchoolKG–05581
Altara SchoolKG–05538
Bella Vista SchoolKG–05202
Brookwood SchoolKG–05389
Butler SchoolKG–05605
Canyon View SchoolKG–05500
Canyons OnlineKG–08163
Copperview SchoolKG–05399
Crescent SchoolKG–05423
Draper SchoolKG–05677
East Midvale SchoolKG–05516
East Sandy SchoolKG–05377
Goldminer's DaughterKG–085
Granite SchoolKG–05355
Lone Peak SchoolKG–05580
Midvale SchoolKG–05722
Midvalley SchoolKG–05549
Oak Hollow SchoolKG–05570
Oakdale SchoolKG–05397
Park Lane SchoolKG–05343
Peruvian Park SchoolKG–05505
Quail Hollow SchoolKG–05452
Ridgecrest SchoolKG–05547
Sandy SchoolPK–05512
Silver Mesa SchoolKG–05577
Sprucewood SchoolKG–05319
Sunrise SchoolKG–05602
Willow Canyon SchoolKG–05356
Willow Springs SchoolKG–05664
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albion Middle06–08958
Butler Middle06–08895
Draper Park Middle06–081,494
Eastmont Middle06–08594
Indian Hills Middle06–081,114
Midvale Middle06–08907
Mt. Jordan Middle06–08776
Union Middle06–08862
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alta High08–122,294
Brighton High08–122,360
Canyons Technical Education Center07–120
Canyons Transition Academy12–1246
Canyons Virtual High School06–120
Corner Canyon High08–122,434
Diamond Ridge High School06–1297
Hillcrest High08–122,296
Jordan High08–121,785
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EntradaKG–1225
Jordan Valley SchoolKG–1298
Special Ed PreschoolPK–PK340
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,236Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
51%
State
37.3%
Local (property tax)
50.9%
Federal
11.8%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
49
Schools
32,800
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.9%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.9% graduation rate — 4.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 49 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Canyons District?
Canyons District has 49 public schools, serving a total of 32,800 students.
What is the graduation rate for Canyons District?
The graduation rate is 90.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Canyons District spend per student?
Canyons District spends $14,236 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Canyons District?
29% of students in Canyons District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Canyons District?
No, Canyons District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Canyons District serve?
Canyons District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Canyons District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Canyons District is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.