Alta High School (Utah)

Alta High School
Location
Map
11055 S. 1000 E.

Sandy
,
UT
84094
Coordinates40°33′00″N 111°51′40″W / 40.55000°N 111.86111°W / 40.55000; -111.86111
Information
TypePublic
Established1978
School districtCanyons School District
PrincipalKenneth Rowley
Staff93.28 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,350 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio25.19[1]
Color(s)Black and silver    
AthleticsFootball, basketball, soccer, swimming, tennis, baseball, softball
MascotHawk
Websiteahs.canyonsdistrict.org

Alta High School is a secondary school in Sandy, Utah, United States which services students from the cities of Sandy and Draper. Founded in 1978, it is part of the Canyons School District.[2]

History

The school opened in 1978. The modern, two-level brick building is situated on a 37-acre (150,000 m2) site with an unobstructed view of both Oquirrh Mountain and Wasatch ranges.

School is in session for 180 days per year on a traditional 9-month calendar. Students attend four 84-minute classes each day on an alternating block schedule, beginning at 7:45 am and ending at 2:25 pm.[2] The school operates a quarterly schedule.

In November 2017 voters passed a bond that allowed Canyons School District to renovate several of their buildings, including Alta High School. The three-phase project will make the school more energy efficient and let in more natural sunlight as well as structural strengthening and aesthetic design improvements. The plans were designed by Salt Lake City based VCBO Architecture which oversaw a smaller renovation in 2014. The latter project's first phase was started with a groundbreaking on June 7, 2018. The first phase will include a new auditorium, updated electronic marquis replacing an electric light board, new north parking lot, new bus loading area, and a new greenhouse. An open house was held at the school for the general public on April 25, 2018 to review tentative construction schedules and introduce architectural renderings.

Athletics

The Alta Hawks football team won state championships in 1983, 1988, 2007, and 2008. Alta's boys' basketball team won the Utah State Championship in 1992, 1995, 2003,2010, and 2023.[3][4] Alta's girls' soccer team was ranked second in the nation in 2006, and is coached by Lee Mitchell, who was named national coach of the year.[5] The team won state championships in 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.[6][7][8][9][10][11] The wrestling team won the 4A state championship in 1990.[12] The Lady Hawks tennis team won back-to-back state championships in 2007 and 2008.[13][14] The boys' cross country team won a state championship in 2008.[15] Alta's women's basketball team took the 5A State Championship in 2002 and 2011.[16] Alta's women's Track & Field team took the 5A State championship in 2003.[17]

Alta also offers football, golf, tennis, cross country, soccer, dance company, volleyball, debate, ballroom, drill team, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling, swimming, diving, hockey, baseball, softball, track and field, lacrosse, rugby union, ultimate, bowling, and other athletic clubs.

Alta's football field

Performing arts

Alta High School has an award-winning performing arts program. The Theatre Department won the 5A State Championship in 2012 and in 2013.[18] Alta's jazz band has consistently received high markings in state competitions.[19] As part of the 2017 voter-approved bond, a new Performing Arts Center will replace the current auditorium. It is taller, not within the center of the building, and has twice as much seating as the former space. It is scheduled to open in March, 2020.

Clubs

Alta offers Key Club, the largest international student leadership organization in the world. Alta also offers Art, Anime, Ultimate Frisbee, Polynesian, Latinos in Action, Improv, Drama, Nintendo, TableTop Gaming, Chess, Robotics, Medieval, and Hacker clubs.[20]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "Alta High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "School Information". Canyons School District. Archived from the original on 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2014-11-11.
  3. ^ Aragon, Andrew (6 March 2010). "5A high school basketball: Alta defense delivers title". Deseret News. Archived from the original on March 8, 2010. Retrieved 2015-09-24.
  4. ^ "UHSAA record book boys basketball" (PDF).
  5. ^ "Alta's Mitchell named national coach of year". Deseret News. January 13, 2007. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  6. ^ UHSAA. "UHSAA Girls Soccer Champions". Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  7. ^ UHSAA. "UHSAA Girls Soccer Results 2007" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  8. ^ UHSAA. "UHSAA Girls Soccer Results 2008" (PDF). Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  9. ^ UHSAA. "UHSAA Football Champions". Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  10. ^ UHSAA. "UHSAA Football Results 2007" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-08-27. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  11. ^ UHSAA. "UHSAA Football Results 2008" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-12-03. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  12. ^ UHSAA. "UHSAA Wrestling Record Book" (PDF). Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  13. ^ UHSAA. "UHSAA Girls Tennis Results 2007" (PDF). Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  14. ^ UHSAA. "UHSAA Girls Tennis Results 2008" (PDF). Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  15. ^ UHSAA. "UHSAA Boys Cross Country Results 2008". Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  16. ^ "5A girls basketball: Hawks soar to state championship over previously unbeaten Titans". Deseret News. 26 February 2011. Archived from the original on February 28, 2011.
  17. ^ Utah High School Activities Association Sports Records Book Track & Field - Girls Records, Utah High School Activities Association, retrieved 6-12-2023
  18. ^ Slama. "Alta theatre repeats as state champions". Archived from the original on 2013-07-19. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
  19. ^ "Jordan, Alta bands score superior ratings at state festival". Canyons School District. Canyons School District. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  20. ^ "Clubs - Alta High School". Archived from the original on 2015-04-26. Retrieved 2015-05-16.
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