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South Valley School

8400 S 1700 W, WEST JORDAN, UT, 84088

About South Valley School

South Valley School is a public high school in West Jordan, Utah that focuses on serving about 153 students in grades 9–12. It is a key institution in the Jordan School District and is known for its unique approach to education that focuses on teaching students with different learning needs functional life skills and helping them transition to college or other post-secondary education. The school encourages a supportive and individualized learning environment, with a good student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. The student body is made up of people from many different backgrounds, and they all benefit from a curriculum that helps them grow and become more independent, and it is one of the best High School in "Utah" . People say that South Valley School is one of the best schools because it cares about helping students grow. The school gets about $8,995 per student from the district, which helps it provide important job and social training. Its main strengths are that it is an inclusive school and that it promises to give students the skills they need to make a smooth transition into adulthood.

South Valley School Contact Information

Address

8400 S 1700 W, WEST JORDAN, UT, 84088

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Phone

(801) 565-7592

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
11
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
153
Total Students
$79448
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 193 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at South Valley School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 73.2%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 17.65%
Black 0.65%
Two+ Races 6.54%
Native Am. 0.65%
White
73.2%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
17.65%
Black
0.65%
Two+ Races
6.54%
Native Am.
0.65%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 153
37.25%
57 Female
62.75%
96 Male

Student Population

153 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

South Valley School has just opened a new vocational training center with new tools for hands-on learning in the fields of culinary arts and hospitality. The school is starting a program called "Transition to Independence" that helps students learn how to live on their own and how to act professionally by working in the community. The campus has also added a new therapeutic garden where students can learn about nature and use their senses in a calm setting.

FAQ

Q1. Can students take AP classes at South Valley School?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q2. How does South Valley School help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. South Valley School helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q3. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q4. How does South Valley School encourage a good environment?

Ans. To make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are told to be respectful, work together, and be responsible.

Q5. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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