- Utah Connections Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Highland High (1093:1 vs. 348:1).
- Highland High reported a higher ap enrollment than Utah Connections Academy (552 vs. 5).
- Highland High reported a higher sat/act participation than Utah Connections Academy (380 vs. 43).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Highland High reported a higher chronically absent students than Utah Connections Academy (341 vs. 22).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Highland High reported a higher graduating cohort than Utah Connections Academy (441 vs. 136).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Highland High reported a higher ap enrollment than Utah Connections Academy (552 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Highland High reported a higher violent incidents than Utah Connections Academy (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Utah Connections Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Highland High (1093:1 vs. 348:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Utah Connections Academy
1 metric was reported by Utah Connections Academy. Comparable data for Highland High is missing or suppressed.
Gifted & talented
42
Reported Only at Highland High
3 metrics were reported by Highland High. Comparable data for Utah Connections Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
82%
IB enrollment
65
Dual enrollment
167
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Utah Connections Academy
$9,957.84
Highland High
$13,808.05
Local revenue share
Utah Connections Academy
0%
Highland High
61.1%
State revenue share
Utah Connections Academy
92.4%
Highland High
24.7%
Federal revenue share
Utah Connections Academy
7.6%
Highland High
14.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Utah Connections Academy
2.2%
Highland High
35.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Salt Lake County
$94,658
Salt Lake County
$94,658
Poverty rate
Salt Lake County
8.4%
Salt Lake County
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Salt Lake County
38.6%
Salt Lake County
38.6%
Unemployment rate
Salt Lake County
3.2%
Salt Lake County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.