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Canyons High Schools Continue to Claim Top Spots in U.S. News & World Rankings

If success is hard, sustained success is even harder. Newly published rankings by U.S. News and World Report show Canyons District’s high schools continue to come out on top.

Each of CSD’s five traditional high schools rank in the top 16 when compared to high schools in the Salt Lake Valley, according to the 2024-2025 rankings.

Four are in Utah’s top 25 with most showing sizable gains from last year’s rankings, led by Jordan High, which rose 14 steps to land the Beetdiggers squarely in Utah’s top 45. 

“These rankings are a reflection of the deep bench of talent we have in CSD and a continued commitment to student success by our faculty, staff, students, and parents,” said Canyons Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins. “It takes daily effort and a focus on high-quality learning by all our schools, from kindergarten on up.”

In rating schools, the report weighs six factors:

College Readiness – 30 percent

State Assessment Proficiency – 20 percent

State Assessment Proficiency – 20 percent

Underserved Student Performance – 10 percent

College Curriculum Breadth – 10 percent

Graduation Rate – 10 percent

Among CSD’s high schools, Corner Canyon topped the charts, placing fourth in the Salt Lake Metro area and sixth among the 217 Utah high schools ranked by U.S. News. Corner Canyon boasts a graduation rate of 94 percent.

Brighton and Alta join Corner Canyon in placing among Salt Lake County’s top 10. Hillcrest and Jordan are both in the metro area’s top 16.

In the state rankings, four of CSD’s high schools realized big gains, jumping between four and 14 places. 

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Alta High School

5A Region 6

Kenneth Rowley

Principal

Email: kenneth.rowley@canyonsdistrict.org

James Langford

Athletic Director

Email: james.langford@canyonsdistrict.org

Lucie Chamberlain

Alta View Elementary

If a movie about super teachers were ever made, Lucie Chamberlain would be a prime candidate for a leading role. Fortunately for her kindergarten students at Alta View Elementary, she already thrives in a supporting role for them. Parents thank her for being a “super teacher.” She is also described as an “amazing colleague.” Whether students need help in the classroom or from home while sick, Lucie goes above and beyond to help them learn, overcome fears, and feel important and cared for. Lucie is the reason a number of kids went from hating school to loving it, according to parents. The way she exudes patience, sweetness, positive energy, and love for her students with special needs melts is appreciated and admired. One parent noted: “Both my kids wish she could be their teacher forever.” Another added:  “She treats every student like their learning and their feelings are her priority.” Super teacher, indeed!

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