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Westlake High School, Saratoga Springs

Westlake High School for homebuyers: how it ranks, which Saratoga Springs neighborhoods feed it, and what homes inside the boundary look like.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

The short answer

Westlake High School is a public high school serving grades 10 to 12 in Saratoga Springs’ Alpine School District. It carries a four-year graduation rate of about 96 percent, one of the strongest in the county, a 7 out of 10 GreatSchools rating, and competes as the Thunder. It is one of Utah’s largest high schools and serves the fast-growing Saratoga Springs neighborhoods.

10 to 12
GRADES
96%
GRAD RATE
7/10
GREATSCHOOLS
27 to 1
STUDENTS PER TEACHER
2,850
STUDENTS
Thunder
EST. 2009, BLUE, GOLD & NAVY

Alpine School District, 99 N Thunder Blvd, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045.

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How good is Westlake High School?

Westlake High earns a 7 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and runs a four-year graduation rate of about 96 percent, well above the Utah average of roughly 88 percent. As one of the largest high schools in the state, it carries a student-to-teacher ratio near 27 to 1, and it offers Advanced Placement coursework, a Gifted and Talented program, and an unusually broad range of clubs and activities given its size.

Westlake vs. nearby west-side Alpine high schools

SchoolGraduation rateGreatSchoolsStudents
Westlake High96%7/102,850
Cedar Valley High90%5/103,300
Skyridge High90%7/102,470
Lehi High92%6/102,080

Westlake posts the strongest graduation rate of the west-side group and shares the top GreatSchools rating with Skyridge in Lehi.

Athletics and activities

The Thunder compete in the state’s largest 6A classification across the major sports. Westlake’s marching band is a standout program, with 4A state championships in 2012 and 2013, a 2018 Rose Parade appearance, and multiple trips to the Bands of America Grand Nationals. Mascot: the Thunder (Thor). Colors: Carolina blue, Vegas gold, and navy blue. Established in 2009.

The Westlake High boundary and feeder schools

Saratoga Springs neighborhoods feed Westlake High, drawing from Vista Heights Middle School and Lake Mountain Middle School. Ninth graders attend middle school and enter Westlake in tenth grade. Because Saratoga Springs is one of Utah County’s fastest-growing cities, these lines change often, so confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder. Alpine School District’s school locator checks any specific address.

Two changes are worth watching. First, the Alpine School District split: beginning with the 2027 to 2028 school year, the far west side of the valley, including Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain, moves out of Alpine into a new west-side district. Second, the district has planned an additional Saratoga Springs high school, targeted to open around 2028 to 2029, which is expected to relieve Westlake’s enrollment and redraw parts of this boundary. Neither is final on any given address, so verify before you buy.

Homes in the Westlake High boundary

The Westlake High boundary is dominated by newer construction. As of July 2026, Saratoga Springs offers everything from starter townhomes to larger single-family homes, with a steady pipeline of recently built and to-be-built inventory. This is one of the most active growth markets in Utah County, which means more choice at a range of price points than you will find in the older, built-out parts of the valley. Treat any price snapshot as a moving target, especially given how quickly this area is changing.

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A local broker’s take

If schools are steering your Saratoga Springs search, Westlake pairs a strong graduation rate with a lot of newer inventory at varied price points, which is a rare combination on the Wasatch Front. The catch is size and growth: the school is large, and a planned second Saratoga Springs high school could reassign parts of this boundary later this decade. When you find a home you like, we will confirm its current attendance area, and flag any known boundary study, before you write an offer.

Explore the wider market on our Saratoga Springs area page.

Neighborhoods inside this boundary: Wildflower.

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 Alpine School District.

When you are ready to find a home in the Westlake High 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, the Utah State Board of Education, Wikipedia, and live listing data from zoomUTAH. School data reflects recent school years. Market notes reflect conditions as of July 2026 and change over time.

Westlake High School, Saratoga Springs FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • What grades does Westlake High School serve?

    Westlake High serves grades 10 to 12 in the Alpine School District, in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

  • Is Westlake High School a good school?

    Yes. It holds a 7 out of 10 GreatSchools rating and a four-year graduation rate of about 96 percent, well above the Utah average of roughly 88 percent. It is also one of the largest high schools in the state.

  • What neighborhoods feed into Westlake High?

    Saratoga Springs neighborhoods feed Westlake High, drawing from Vista Heights Middle School and Lake Mountain Middle School. Ninth graders attend middle school and enter Westlake in tenth grade. Confirm your exact boundary before you rely on a feeder.

  • Can I send my child to Westlake 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 Alpine School District. Families inside the boundary receive guaranteed enrollment.

  • How do I find homes that feed into Westlake High?

    Search the Westlake 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 fast-growing west-side lines change often.

  • What are homes like in the Westlake High boundary?

    As of July 2026, the Westlake High area is dominated by newer construction across Saratoga Springs, from starter townhomes to larger single-family homes, with plenty of recently built and to-be-built inventory. It is one of Utah County's most active growth markets.

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