West Lake STEM Junior High or WLJH is a public junior high in West Valley City, Utah. It is located at 3400 South and 3450 West in the Granger region of West Valley City. The school belongs to the very large Granite School District, which covers a large portion of the Salt Lake Valley in Utah.
Serving 724 students in grades 7-8, West Lake Jr 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 19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Lake Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Lake Jr High School's student population of 724 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
724 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
Average Class Size
30 students
School Rankings
West Lake Jr 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 West Lake Jr High School is 0.60, which is more 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
#885 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
57%
21%
Black
4%
1%
White
28%
69%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Granite School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Lake Jr High School's ranking?
West Lake Jr High School is ranked #885 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are West Lake Jr High School often compared to?
West Lake Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend West Lake Jr High School?
724 students attend West Lake Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West Lake Jr High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Lake Jr High School?
West Lake Jr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Lake Jr High School offer ?
West Lake Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is West Lake Jr High School part of?
West Lake Jr High School is part of Granite School District.
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