Granite School District, located in the Salt Lake Valley, operates 63 elementary schools, 16 junior high schools, 8 high schools, as well as other special schools and programs. With more than 67,000 students, Granite is the third largest district in Utah and is among the largest public school districts in the nation. Granite is also one of Utah’s largest employers, with more than 7,500 full and part-time employees. The district boundary encompasses 257 square miles.