Top High Schools in Utah

Utah's top high schools are concentrated in the wealthier Wasatch Front communities and in the presence of a few selective magnet and charter programs.

Waterford School (Sandy)
An independent private school consistently ranked among the top 10 high schools in Utah. Waterford offers the IB diploma alongside a demanding college preparatory curriculum. The school has a strong arts program and exceptional college placement — regularly placing graduates at MIT, Stanford, and the Ivy League.

Rowland Hall (Salt Lake City)
An independent K-12 school in Salt Lake City with a progressive educational philosophy and exceptional college placement. Rowland Hall's debate, arts, and academic competition programs are state leaders. The school serves a diverse community compared to many independent schools.

Academy for Math, Engineering and Science (AMES, South Salt Lake)
A public STEM charter high school that has been ranked among the top 10 high schools in Utah. AMES students have exceptional AP participation and college placement in engineering, science, and mathematics programs.

Walden School of Liberal Arts (Provo)
A college preparatory charter school in Provo emphasizing humanities, Socratic discussion, and a Great Books-influenced curriculum. An unusual model for Utah — focused on liberal arts rather than STEM — and well-regarded for college preparation in humanities fields.

Corner Canyon High School (Draper)
A large comprehensive public high school in the rapidly growing Draper area. Corner Canyon consistently ranks among the top public high schools in Utah for AP participation and National Merit Scholars. The district's growing affluence and highly educated parent community support strong academic programs.

Mountain Crest High School (Smithfield)
A strong rural public high school in Cache Valley, benefiting from the university town proximity of Logan and Utah State University.