Sandy School Guide
Alta High School, Sandy
What buyers should know about Alta High School: how it ranks, which Sandy neighborhoods feed it, and what homes inside the boundary cost.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
The short answer
Alta High School is a public high school serving grades 9 to 12 in Sandy’s Canyons School District. It carries a four-year graduation rate of about 91 percent, ahead of the state average, a US News ranking that places it among the stronger Utah high schools, and one of the deeper athletic traditions on the east side of the valley. It serves established east and south Sandy neighborhoods plus part of northern Draper.
Canyons School District, 11055 S 1000 E, Sandy, UT 84094.
How good is Alta High School?
Alta earns a US News ranking that places it among the higher-performing public high schools in Utah, roughly in the top quarter statewide. Its four-year graduation rate sits near 91 percent, compared with about 88 percent across Utah, and its student-to-teacher ratio runs around 25 to 1. Independent raters generally place it in the upper half of Utah high schools for academics.
Alta vs. the other east-side Sandy high schools
| School | Graduation rate | US News (Utah) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta High | ~91% | #24 | ~2,350 |
| Jordan High | ~86% | #58 | ~1,850 |
| Corner Canyon (Draper) | ~94% | #7 | ~2,450 |
All three run at or above state averages on most measures. Corner Canyon in neighboring Draper currently carries the highest rank of the group.
Athletics and activities
Alta is one of the more decorated athletic programs on the east side of the valley. The Hawks have won multiple football state championships and a string of boys basketball state titles, including 1992, 1995, 2003, 2010, and 2023, alongside dozens of other team championships across sports over the years. Mascot: the Hawks. Colors: black and silver. Established in 1978.
The Alta boundary and feeder schools
Established east and south Sandy neighborhoods feed Alta High, along with a portion of northern Draper. The lines shifted after Corner Canyon High opened in Draper in 2013 and pulled southern Draper into its own boundary, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder. The Canyons School District boundary map checks any specific address.
Homes in the Alta boundary
Homes feeding Alta sit mostly in established east and south Sandy, which means settled neighborhoods and, along the bench, larger lots with valley views rather than new construction. As of mid 2026, Sandy’s citywide median ran in the $700,000s, and the Alta area spans a wide range:
- Entry level: interior and townhome product in the mid $400,000s and up
- Typical: roughly the high $600,000s to high $700,000s
- Upper end: bench and foothill homes well into seven figures
Bench and foothill streets tend to run higher than flatter interior neighborhoods. Prices change over time, so treat these as a snapshot.
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A local broker’s take
If schools are steering your Sandy search, the Alta boundary generally covers the older, established east and south parts of the city, with settled streets and, up on the bench, bigger lots and views. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer, because a single boundary line can change which schools you feed into.
Explore the wider market on our Areas page, or weigh your options as a current owner on our Sandy homeowner options page.
Enrolling and location
Families within the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment. Utah’s open enrollment policy allows applications from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Canyons School District.
Neighborhoods inside this boundary: Pepperwood.
When you are ready to find a home in the Alta area, call 801-999-8005 or reach out here, and we will pull current listings inside the boundary and confirm the attendance area on any address you are considering.
Sources: SchoolDigger, GreatSchools, US News and World Report, Niche, Wikipedia, the Canyons School District, and market data from Redfin and Zillow. School data reflects recent published school years. Price ranges reflect the Sandy market as of mid 2026 and change over time.
Alta High School, Sandy FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does Alta High School serve?
Alta High serves grades 9 to 12 in the Canyons School District, in Sandy, Utah.
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Is Alta High School a good school?
Yes. US News ranks it among the higher-performing high schools in Utah, and its four-year graduation rate of about 91 percent runs ahead of the statewide average of roughly 88 percent. The Hawks also carry one of the deeper athletic traditions on the east side of the valley.
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What neighborhoods feed into Alta High?
East and south Sandy neighborhoods feed Alta High, along with a portion of northern Draper. Boundaries shifted when Corner Canyon High opened in Draper, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder.
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Can I send my child to Alta if I live outside the boundary?
Often, yes. Utah's open enrollment lets you apply from outside the boundary, subject to available space, through the Canyons School District. Families inside the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment.
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How do I find homes that feed into Alta High?
Search the Alta High attendance area directly on zoomUTAH, or reach out and we will pull current listings inside the boundary for you. Always verify the boundary on a specific address before you write an offer, since lines can change.
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How much do homes in the Alta boundary cost?
The Alta boundary covers established east and south Sandy, where the citywide median sat around the $700,000s in mid 2026. Bench and foothill streets tend to run higher, while flatter interior neighborhoods can come in lower. Treat any figure as a snapshot that moves with the market.
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