Highland High’s massive $300M rebuild is officially underway. Here’s what’s planned.

The groundbreaking comes nearly a year and a half after Salt Lake City voters approved much-needed upgrades to West and Highland.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Highland High School student body officers pose with hardhats and shovels during the groundbreaking ceremony for the school's $300 million rebuild on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Highland High’s massive $300M rebuild is officially underway. Here’s what’s planned.

The groundbreaking comes nearly a year and a half after Salt Lake City voters approved much-needed upgrades to West and Highland.

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