What West Jordan High School does

West Jordan High School (WJHS) is a public 5A-classified high school located at 8136 South 2700 West, West Jordan, Utah, operating under Jordan School District governance and serving approximately 2,000 students in grades 9-12. The school delivers a comprehensive secondary education program organized around four academic tracks: the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme across nine subject areas, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Concurrent Enrollment for dual high school/college credit, and career-technical education through a strategic partnership with the Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers (JATC). Graduation-honors pathways include the "Way of a Jaguar" Footpath Program (four color-coded elective cords) and the JAG Medallion, which requires 300 points across six achievement categories.

The school's technology stack is built on standard district-provided platforms: Canvas LMS and Google Classroom for instruction, Chromebooks in a 1:1 program for student devices, MiNGA for digital student IDs and attendance/hall-pass management, Skyward for gradebook and student information, and peripheral integrations including Zoom (parent conferences), Parchment (transcripts), Shmoop (ACT prep), GoFan (athletics ticketing), Register My Athlete (eligibility), SafeUT (safety reporting), Google Workspace, and Xfinity WiFi for low-income households. The athletics and activities program competes at the 5A level under UHSAA and has produced recent state championships in Track and Field (2026) and Softball (2025), alongside a 4-Peat Region Championship in Boys Track.

West Jordan High School is funded almost entirely through Jordan School District allocations from state tax revenue, supplemented by nominal fee streams: a one-time $140 Driver Education fee, $7 annual PTSA memberships, and various course-related charges, with fee waivers available for financial-need families. The institution generates no commercial revenue, holds no equity, and is governed by the Jordan School District board. Operations are led by Principal Michael Hutchings with a team including Assistant Principals Andrew Blanchard and Jeff Hill, athletics administration under Derek Bennett and Lei Lolohea, and a named IB faculty cohort spanning Biology, Chemistry, History, Math, Languages, Visual Arts, Dance, and Theory of Knowledge.

Name

West Jordan High School

Legal name

West Jordan High School

Website

https://westjordanhigh.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

West Jordan High School is a public 5A high school in West Jordan, Utah, serving approximately 2,000 students in grades 9-12 with IB, AP, concurrent enrollment, and JATC career-technical programs under Jordan School District governance.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school diploma programs
• College preparatory academics
• Career technical education
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

West Jordan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Public high school funded through state tax revenue and Jordan School District budget allocations
2. Activity and Course Fees: Fees for specific programs including Driver Education ($140) and various course-related charges
3. PTSA Membership: Parent-Teacher-Student-Association membership fees at $7 per family

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

West Jordan High School is a public secondary school providing grades 9–12 education through academic programs (IB Diploma Programme, AP, Concurrent Enrollment), career-technical education via JATC, student support services, and athletics and extracurricular activities. The school charges nominal fees for select programs such as Driver Education and PTSA membership, while core education is publicly funded.

Product overview

West Jordan High School is a public high school providing comprehensive educational services to students in grades 9-12. The school's academic offerings include the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers (JATC) technical programs, and Concurrent Enrollment with local colleges. The school operates on a traditional 5A classification within Utah's UHSAA athletic conference. Beyond academics, the school offers extensive extracurricular programming including athletics, performing arts, career-technical student organizations (DECA, FFA, FCCLA), honor societies, and over 20 student clubs. Student support services include counseling, mental health therapy, math tutoring, driver education, and a 1:1 Chromebook program. The school community is supported by the PTSA, School Community Council, and various volunteer programs. WJHS serves approximately 2,000 students and is part of Jordan School District in West Jordan, Utah.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• State Championship 5A Track and Field 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered significant and core.

• Southern Utah University (SUU)significantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Partnership for People of the Pacific educational summit and cultural showcase. WJHS POP class and club participated in a historic two-day trip to SUU for educational and cultural workshops, marking the first time a POP class traveled outside city/county limits for a higher education summit.
• Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers (JATC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJATC provides career and technical education programs including Computer Programming, Welding, Fire Science, Medical Assisting, and Landscape Architecture. WJHS students can attend JATC programs to gain practical skills and career preparation.
• Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA)coreOthersWJHS participates in UHSAA-governed athletic and activity competitions including state championships in various sports and activities.
• Jordan School DistrictcoreOthersWJHS is part of Jordan School District, which provides administrative support, funding, curriculum guidelines, and district-wide programs including professional development, technology infrastructure, and compliance services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alta High School: Public high school in Jordan School District with similar 5A athletics and college-prep offerings. Directly comparable peer in shared district competitive ecosystem.
• Herriman High School: Public high school in Jordan School District serving similar West Jordan-area demographics with comparable 5A athletics and academic offerings. Most directly comparable peer due to shared district, classification, and student population characteristics.
• Riverton High School: Public high school in Jordan School District offering similar college-prep, CTE, and athletic programs. Comparable size and demographics make it a strong peer for benchmarking outcomes and enrollment.
• Copper Hills High School: Public high school in Jordan School District with similar 5A athletics and academic programs. Former employer of WJHS Assistant Principal Andrew Blanchard, demonstrating lateral leadership mobility between these comparable schools.
• Mountain View High School: Public high school in Jordan School District offering similar academic and athletic pathways. Former employer of Andrew Blanchard, indicating a shared leadership pipeline within the district.
• Cyprus High School: Public high school in Jordan School District serving nearby Magna-area students. Comparable in classification and program offering despite slightly different student demographics.
• Brighton High School: Public high school in Jordan School District with overlapping academic and athletic offerings. Competes with WJHS in UHSAA 5A Region play and shares the same district resource allocation framework.
• Bingham High School: Public high school in Jordan School District and historic flagship of district athletics. Comparable in scale, classification, and program breadth to WJHS.

Broad incumbents

• Skyline High School: Public high school in Salt Lake City School District offering an IB Diploma Programme similar to WJHS. Comparable in academic rigor and IB pathway offerings, though operating in a different district.

Regional players

• Juan Diego Catholic High School: Private Catholic high school serving the Salt Lake Valley area with similar college-prep mission and athletics. Competes with WJHS for families seeking faith-based or alternative education in the same region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@westjordanhigh1981
• Instagraminstagram.com/wj_pride/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/west-jordan-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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