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Jordan High School vs. Brighton High School

Should you attend Jordan High School or Brighton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Jordan High School
95 E 9825 S
Sandy, UT 84070
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Brighton High School
2220 E 7695 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Brighton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,797 students in grades 8-12, Jordan 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 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,393 students in grades 8-12, Brighton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
Total Students
1,797 students
2,393 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jordan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brighton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jordan High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brighton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
92 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jordan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brighton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jordan High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Canyons School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brighton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Canyons School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#606 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#188 out of 957 schools in UT
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jordan High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brighton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
45%
(Top 50% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jordan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Canyons School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brighton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Canyons School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 5% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jordan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Canyons School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brighton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Canyons School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 30% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
86%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
92%
(Top 30% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jordan High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Canyons School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Brighton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Canyons School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jordan High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brighton High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
478
623
Grade 10 Students
423
633
Grade 11 Students
432
595
Grade 12 Students
463
542

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
58%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brighton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Canyons School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jordan High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Canyons School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brighton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Canyons School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jordan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Canyons School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brighton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Canyons School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jordan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Canyons School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brighton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Canyons School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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