Original Research by School Decision on Bingham High
Bingham High is a large public high school in South Jordan, Utah, serving grades ten through twelve as part of the Jordan School District. The school sits in a city that has grown rapidly in recent years, with master-planned communities, a new downtown development built around a ballpark, and a population that has increased substantially over the past decade. South Jordan is primarily a residential suburb of Salt Lake City, and its growth is not slowing; this context matters for a family considering the area, because it shapes both the housing market and the trajectory of the school system.
The student body at Bingham High is large for a high school serving only three grades, with an enrollment that reflects the scale of the community. The vast majority of students identify as white, with a smaller but notable share of Hispanic students and small populations of students who are Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, or of two or more races. About one in nine students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that is low relative to national averages and suggests the school serves a predominantly middle- to upper-middle-income population. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material, so a reader should look into these areas directly with the school if they are relevant to their child's needs.
Because Bingham High serves only grades ten through twelve, state testing data typically reported for younger grades does not apply here, and the school's proficiency results on state assessments were not available in the information provided. The four-year graduation rate, a common metric for high schools, was also absent, which may reflect a gap in the data rather than a low rate, but a parent may want to ask the school for this figure directly. Without these performance measures, the academic profile of the school is harder to assess than it would be if the data were present.
The school operates under the Jordan School District, which has experienced significant enrollment growth and has had to build new schools and adjust boundaries in response to population increases in communities like South Jordan, Herriman, and Riverton. This means that school assignments and class sizes can shift, and families moving into the area should be aware that boundary changes are part of the district's recent history. The district employs a large number of teachers and support personnel to serve a student population that exceeds many other districts in the state.
Housing in South Jordan is expensive relative to national benchmarks. Home values are well above the national median, and the monthly cost of owning a home is higher than renting, though both are substantial. The local economy is strong, with a low unemployment rate and a median household income that is above the national figure. This economic context matches the school's low share of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and reinforces the impression of an affluent suburb.
The school's setting is car-dependent, with major freeways structuring movement through the city. Walkable areas are concentrated in the Daybreak community, which includes trails, parks, and a light rail station. For families who value regional transit, three light rail stations and a commuter rail station are accessible in the city. The city does not have a traditional downtown; instead, the new Downtown Daybreak mixed-use development serves as a civic and commercial hub.
For a family considering Bingham High, the biggest unknowns are the academic performance data, which was not available here, and the school's support structures for students with disabilities and English learners, which were also missing. What is clear is that the school operates in a large, growing district within an affluent, expanding suburb, and the student body is predominantly white with a low poverty rate. A parent who needs specific information on test scores, graduation rates, or special education services should follow up with the school directly.
See more original research from School Decision →