Five Canyons School District high schools are earning statewide recognition for academic excellence.
Alta, Brighton, Corner Canyon, Hillcrest, and Jordan high schools have been named among Utah’s “Best High Schools” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026–2027 rankings, reflecting their commitment to college readiness and student success.
The recognition places the schools among the nation’s top-performing public high schools.
U.S. News evaluated nearly 18,000 public high schools nationwide, examining measures of college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency and performance, underserved student performance, and graduation rates.
Schools ranking among the top 40 percent nationally earn designation as a 2026–2027 U.S. News Best High School.
“We’re proud to see our schools recognized among Utah’s best,” said Tom Sherwood, Canyons District’s Director of High Schools. “Each of our high schools has its own programs and traditions while sharing a commitment to high expectations and preparing students for what comes next. This recognition speaks to the exceptional work happening across all Canyons schools every day.”