Serving 414 students in grades 9-12, Salt Lake Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salt Lake Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Salt Lake Academy High School's student population of 414 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salt Lake Academy 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 Salt Lake Academy High School is 0.60, which is more 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
#908 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
52%
20%
Black
7%
1%
White
36%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
24%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salt Lake Academy High School's ranking?
Salt Lake Academy High School is ranked #908 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salt Lake Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Salt Lake Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Salt Lake Academy High School?
414 students attend Salt Lake Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Salt Lake Academy High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salt Lake Academy High School?
Salt Lake Academy High School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Salt Lake Academy High School offer ?
Salt Lake Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salt Lake Academy High School part of?
Salt Lake Academy High School is part of Salt Lake Academy High School District.
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