West Valley City School Guide
Hunter High School, West Valley City
Hunter High School for homebuyers: how it rates, which West Valley City neighborhoods feed it, and what homes inside the boundary cost.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
The short answer
Hunter High School is a public high school serving grades 9 to 12 in West Valley City’s Granite School District. It is a large comprehensive school of roughly 2,600 students, home of the Wolverines, with a four-year graduation rate near 83 percent and a full slate of Advanced Placement courses, athletics, and activities. It serves the western and southwestern neighborhoods of West Valley City, some of the most affordable in Salt Lake County.
Granite School District, 4200 South 5600 West, West Valley City, UT 84120.
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How good is Hunter High School?
Hunter earns a 2 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, which weighs standardized test scores heavily. On recent state testing, proficiency ran around 30 percent in reading and roughly 10 percent in math, below the Utah average. At the same time, its four-year graduation rate of about 83 percent sits close to the statewide figure of roughly 88 percent, and the school runs a broad set of Advanced Placement and gifted offerings for its size.
It is one of the larger high schools in the valley, with about 2,600 students and roughly 105 full-time teachers at a student-to-teacher ratio near 25 to 1. For many buyers, the size of the school and the breadth of its language, arts, and career programs are part of the draw.
Hunter vs. the other Granite District high schools
| School | Graduation rate | GreatSchools | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter High | 83% | 2/10 | 2,616 |
| Cyprus High (Magna) | 84% | 3/10 | 2,772 |
| Taylorsville High | 83% | 3/10 | 2,694 |
| Kearns High | 82% | 3/10 | 2,408 |
| Granger High | 73% | 2/10 | 3,434 |
These are the west-side comprehensive high schools of the Granite School District, and they sit within a few points of one another on graduation. Hunter’s graduation rate is on par with Cyprus, Taylorsville, and Kearns, and ahead of Granger, the school it shares West Valley City with.
Athletics and activities
The Hunter Wolverines field a full lineup of Utah High School Activities Association sports, including football, basketball, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, and track, alongside drill team, band, and a range of clubs. As a large 6A school, Hunter competes at the top classification in the state. Mascot: the Wolverines. Colors: navy, silver, and white. Established in 1990.
The Hunter boundary and feeder schools
Hunter and Granger both serve West Valley City, and they split the city by boundary. In broad terms the western and southwestern parts of the city, out toward 5600 West, feed Hunter High, while more central and eastern neighborhoods feed Granger High. The district adjusted several of these lines in recent years, so treat any general description as a starting point rather than a guarantee. The Granite School District boundary maps confirm the attendance area for any specific address.
Homes in the Hunter boundary
West Valley City is one of Salt Lake County’s most affordable markets, and that is the real story for buyers here. Homes feeding Hunter sit mostly in established western and southwestern neighborhoods, a mix of ramblers, split-entries, and newer subdivisions, with entry prices well below the county median. As of July 2026, active listings in the Hunter area generally run:
- Entry level: around the high $300,000s
- Typical: roughly the mid $400,000s to low $500,000s
- Upper end: up to about $700,000
Most homes cluster between the $400,000s and the mid $500,000s. Prices change over time, so treat these as a snapshot. For first-time buyers and buyers who want more house for the money inside Salt Lake County, this boundary is one of the strongest values on the west side.
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A local broker’s take
If schools are steering your West Valley City search, the first thing to sort out is Hunter versus Granger, since the two split the city and the boundary line matters more than the ZIP code. The Hunter side leans toward the western and southwestern neighborhoods, where you will find some of the most attainable pricing in Salt Lake County. It is a large school with a full range of programs, and for a lot of buyers the value of the housing here is exactly the point. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its exact attendance area before you write an offer, since a boundary line can be the difference between two different schools.
Explore the wider market on our West Valley City area 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 Granite School District.
When you are ready to find a home in the Hunter 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, Public School Review, the Utah State Board of Education, the Granite School District, and live listing data from zoomUTAH. School data reflects the 2023 to 2024 school year and recent graduating classes. Price ranges reflect active listings as of July 2026 and change over time.
Hunter High School, West Valley City FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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What grades does Hunter High School serve?
Hunter High serves grades 9 to 12 in the Granite School District, in West Valley City, Utah.
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Is Hunter High School a good school?
Hunter is a large comprehensive high school. It holds a 2 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and a four-year graduation rate of about 83 percent for recent classes, close to the Utah average of about 88 percent. It offers Advanced Placement courses, a gifted program, and a wide range of athletics and activities for roughly 2,600 students.
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What neighborhoods feed into Hunter High?
The western and southwestern parts of West Valley City, near 5600 West, generally feed Hunter High, while more central and eastern parts of the city feed Granger High. The two schools split West Valley City by boundary, and lines have shifted in recent years, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder.
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Can I send my child to Hunter 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 Granite School District. Families inside the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment.
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How do I find homes that feed into Hunter High?
Search the Hunter 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 Hunter boundary cost?
As of July 2026, West Valley City remains one of Salt Lake County's more affordable markets. Active listings in the Hunter area generally run from the high $300,000s up to around $700,000, with most homes between the $400,000s and the mid $500,000s. That value is a big part of the area's appeal for first-time and move-up buyers.
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