Canyons Transition Academy serves 46 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyons Transition Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Canyons Transition Academy's student population of 46 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Canyons Transition Academy is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Canyons Transition Academy?
46 students attend Canyons Transition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Canyons Transition Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyons Transition Academy?
Canyons Transition Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Canyons Transition Academy offer ?
Canyons Transition Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Canyons Transition Academy part of?
Canyons Transition Academy is part of Canyons School District.
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