Paradigm High School is a charter high school in South Jordan, Utah, United States.
Serving 361 students in grades 7-12, Paradigm High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paradigm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Paradigm High School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Rankings
Paradigm High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paradigm High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
2%
1%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriots
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paradigm High School's ranking?
Paradigm High School is ranked #493 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paradigm High School?
The graduation rate of Paradigm High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Paradigm High School?
361 students attend Paradigm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Paradigm High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paradigm High School?
Paradigm High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paradigm High School offer ?
Paradigm High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paradigm High School part of?
Paradigm High School is part of Paradigm High School District.
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