Serving 408 students in grades 6-12, American Academy Of Innovation 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
American Academy Of Innovation's student population of 408 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
American Academy Of Innovation 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 American Academy Of Innovation is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Academy Of Innovation's ranking?
American Academy Of Innovation is ranked #702 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of American Academy Of Innovation?
The graduation rate of American Academy Of Innovation is 80-89%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend American Academy Of Innovation?
408 students attend American Academy Of Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of American Academy Of Innovation students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Academy Of Innovation?
American Academy Of Innovation has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does American Academy Of Innovation offer ?
American Academy Of Innovation offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is American Academy Of Innovation part of?
American Academy Of Innovation is part of American Academy Of Innovation School District.
In what neighborhood is American Academy Of Innovation located?
American Academy Of Innovation is located in the Daybreak neighborhood of South Jordan, UT. There are 6 other public schools located in Daybreak.
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