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West Jordan High

8136 S 2700 W, WEST JORDAN, UT, 84088

About West Jordan High

West Jordan High is a well-known public high school in West Jordan, Utah. It has about 2,000 students in grades 10 through 12. It is one of ten high schools in the Jordan School District and is known for its strong community spirit and wide range of academic programs. The school offers opportunities for Advanced Placement coursework, maintaining an AP participation rate of 18% and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 24:1. The student body is made up of people from many different cultures. 48% of students are minorities, and 37% are considered low-income. West Jordan High reports a mathematics proficiency of 10% and a reading proficiency of 24%, and it is one of the best High School in "Utah" . The school is one of the best because it has a welcoming atmosphere and gets about $8,995 per student from the district. Its strengths lie in a broad array of extracurricular activities and its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares a diverse student body for college and professional careers.

West Jordan High Contact Information

Address

8136 S 2700 W, WEST JORDAN, UT, 84088

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Phone

(801) 256-5600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 24%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 24% in Reading.
83
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1870
Total Students
$79448
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 184 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Jordan High

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: 7:30 AM to 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 52.3%
Asian 1.55%
Hispanic 35.56%
Black 2.03%
Two+ Races 4.71%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
52.3%
Asian
1.55%
Hispanic
35.56%
Black
2.03%
Two+ Races
4.71%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1870
48.07%
899 Female
51.87%
970 Male

Student Population

1870 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

311 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West Jordan High School is improving its technical education department by adding a new manufacturing and robotics lab that meets the needs of today's businesses. Recently, the school's sports program celebrated the end of renovations to its facilities, which included a new stadium and better training rooms for student-athletes. Also, a new set of SAT and ACT prep workshops has been added to the after-school schedule to give students more tools for getting into college.

FAQ

Q1. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Q2. What is the goal of West Jordan High?

Ans. West Jordan High wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q3. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q4. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q5. Does West Jordan High make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, West Jordan High stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

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

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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
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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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