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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GRANITE DISTRICT·NCES 490036000210

Cyprus High

8623 W 3000 S, MAGNA, UT 84044 · (385) 646-5300 · Salt Lake County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,762 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,762
High
DISTRICT 2,153 · STATE 980
Student : Teacher
26.0:1
106 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.7:1 · STATE 21.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
1,270 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 33%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
751
Grade 10
734
Grade 11
681
Grade 12
596
Student demographics
White
41%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 69%
Hispanic
47%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 21%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 1%
Asian
2%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 2%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
3%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 2%
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
47%

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BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of UT schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
19.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
37.3%
based on UT schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-18.2pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,762
+244 (+10%) vs 2017
% White
41%
was 55%
% Hispanic
47%
was 36%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cyprus High

As a sizable secondary school in MAGNA, Utah, Cyprus High enrolls 2,762 students from grades 9 through 12, part of Granite District. That puts it 182% larger than the typical public school in Utah, which averages around 980 students.

Granite District comprises 85 schools with combined enrollment of 59,404 students; Cyprus High is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Cyprus High shows that the most-represented group is Hispanic (47%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 41% White, 4% multiracial, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 21% Hispanic, putting the school's mix considerably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 106 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 26.0:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 21.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 46% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Salt Lake County (around 34%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Cyprus High falls in the UNDERPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations residual. Given its student profile, a typical campus would land near 37.3%; this one comes in at 19.1%, -18.2 points off the demographic line.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Salt Lake County put median household income runs about $97,494, roughly 39% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Salt Lake County runs 325 public schools (combined enrollment of about 209,757 students), of which Cyprus High is one.

The closest other public school is Magna School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Cyprus High ranks 4th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 21.3%.

Cyprus High operates from a residential location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 10%: 2,518 students in 2018 compared to 2,762 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 55% to 41%.

On this page, members of the Cyprus High community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Salt Lake County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
1,196,523
Census ACS
Median income
$97,494
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
325
209,757 students

Quick facts

School name
Cyprus High
District
Granite District
Address
8623 W 3000 S, MAGNA, UT 84044
Phone
(385) 646-5300
County
Salt Lake County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,762
Teachers (FTE)
106
Student–teacher ratio
26.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
1,270 (46%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
490036000210
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Granite District
Other schools in MAGNA
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Cyprus High
How many students attend Cyprus High?
Cyprus High enrolls approximately 2,762 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Cyprus High serve?
Cyprus High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cyprus High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Cyprus High is approximately 26.0:1 (106 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Cyprus High?
At Cyprus High, the student body is approximately 41% White, 47% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Cyprus High public or private?
Cyprus High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Granite District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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