Serving 182 students in grades 9-12, Roots Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roots Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Roots Charter High School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roots Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roots Charter High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
56%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
22%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roots Charter High School's ranking?
Roots Charter High School is ranked #827 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roots Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Roots Charter High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Roots Charter High School?
182 students attend Roots Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Roots Charter High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roots Charter High School?
Roots Charter High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Roots Charter High School offer ?
Roots Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roots Charter High School part of?
Roots Charter High School is part of Roots Charter High School District.
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