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Canyons Virtual High School

9361 S 300 E, SANDY, UT 84070Canyons District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
0
Students
Total enrolled
25%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 71% vs nat'l
$14,236
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
0.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 100% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Near-average funding
District spends $14,236 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
0.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Canyons Virtual High School is a high in SANDY, Utah. The district invests $14,236 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 0.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. The 25% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Canyons Virtual High School

0
Total Students
0.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
7
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490014201529

Academic Outcomes at Canyons Virtual High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
LT50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
25%
State avg
86%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,236Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,236
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,264
Student Support$2,705
Administration$1,708
Operations$2,135
Other$1,424
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,236 spent per student, an estimated $6,307 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
51%
State government
37.3%
Local (property tax)
50.9%
Federal programs
11.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 0.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Midvale SchoolDraper SchoolWillow Springs SchoolButler School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Draper Park MiddleIndian Hills MiddleAlbion MiddleMidvale Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Corner Canyon HighBrighton HighHillcrest HighAlta High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountySalt Lake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCanyons District →
Phone: (801)826-5220
NCES ID: 490014201529
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SANDY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Canyons District
High
Corner Canyon High
2,434 students · 08–12
● 49 opp10% FRL
High
Brighton High
2,360 students · 08–12
14% FRL
High
Hillcrest High
2,296 students · 08–12
37% FRL
High
Alta High
2,294 students · 08–12
● 52 opp15% FRL
High
Jordan High
1,785 students · 08–12
34% FRL
Mid
Draper Park Middle
1,494 students · 06–08
● 49 opp14% FRL
Mid
Indian Hills Middle
1,114 students · 06–08
● 52 opp16% FRL
Mid
Albion Middle
958 students · 06–08
● 54 opp13% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9361 S 300 E, SANDY, UT 84070
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.