April 7, 2026
Update: March 31, 2026
After a successful groundbreaking, construction crews have started digging trenches for the new school’s foundation. Beneath the foundation, workers have installed thousands of geopiers. These are
West High School
West High School
Opened in 1890, West High School is the oldest high school in Utah. The main section of the current school building was completed in 1922 and has served generations of students in Salt Lake City.
- The new West High School is estimated to cost approximately $300 million.
- The new academic tower and athletic field house will be across the street, and students will continue learning in the current school while the new school is under construction.
- The athletic fields will be placed on the west side of 300 West.
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WestHighConstruction@slcschools.org
March 31, 2026
UPDATE: West High Reimagined – March 19, 2026
We held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Thursday, March 19, 2026, to mark the start of construction for the new West High School, a project made possible through a voter-approved general obligation
March 17, 2026
Update: West High Projects - March 3, 2026
Construction is moving forward on several projects. We are excited to break ground at West High School later this month and expect to break ground at Highland High School in April. Student athletes
March 6, 2026
Update: February 12, 2026
Demolition of the athletic facilities is nearly complete, with final bids for the rebuild expected in the coming
December 5, 2025
Update: West High Parking Plan – November 25, 2025.
Salt Lake City School District has worked closely with the design team and community to shape the new West High School. They have
November 25, 2025
Update: Project Update - November 7, 2025
Preliminary utility and ground work is scheduled to begin the week of November 10.
November 4, 2025
Update: Preliminary Work on West High Rebuild to Begin Soon
You may notice trucks and other work vehicles being moved onto the track and athletic fields this week.
October 8, 2025
Update: West High Rebuild Open House - September 10, 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our open houses for the West High School rebuild.
July 31, 2025
Update: Status of Design Process - July 1, 2025
The schematic drawings are nearly finished, with the latest update showing they should be complete by the start of school in August.
West High School Rebuild Details
- Total Estimated Budget: $300 million
- Estimated Groundbreaking: March 2026
- Construction Timeline: 60-84 months
- Estimated Completion: 2031-2033