Copper Hills High School

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Copper Hills High School is a public high school in West Jordan, Utah, part of the Jordan School District. It opened in 1995 and sits near the Oquirrh Mountains and the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine. The school serves grades 10–12 and is led by Principal D. Rae Garrison. About 2,959 students attended in the 2023–2024 school year, with roughly a 25:1 student‑to‑teacher ratio. The school colors are forest green and navy blue, the mascot is the Grizzly, and the fight song is the CHHS Fight Song.

Academics and arts: Copper Hills offers college-credit classes through Salt Lake Community College and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The music program includes two orchestras (Chamber and Concert) and a large choir program (Concert, Madrigal, Mixed, Men’s, and Ladies’ Choir). The CH Studios broadcasting program has earned recognition for its live productions. The Chamber Orchestra and its partners have earned superior ratings at state and regional levels, and the combined Copper Hills/West Jordan Chamber Orchestra earned straight superior ratings at a Utah state festival in 2025.

History and notable programs: The school has a history of strong arts and community involvement, including a donation center started by a teacher in 2016 that received national media attention. The school has faced various issues over the years, including a briefly challenged policy in 2004 regarding same‑sex dances (which was revoked) and a 2016 drill team investigation that led to probation for the coach and the school. In 2020–21, a daycare worker was terminated after posting a blackface photo.

Athletics: Copper Hills competes as the Grizzlies in sports such as football, basketball, lacrosse, men’s soccer, softball, swimming, and tennis.

Motto: “May what is best for students govern our actions.”