Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts

2291 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

School Overview

Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts's student population of 203 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
203 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts 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 School For The Performing Arts is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (UT)
#558 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
11-19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50-59%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
20-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
79%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-79%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts is ranked #558 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts often compared to?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Beehive Science & Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts is 70-79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts?
203 students attend Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts offer ?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts part of?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts is part of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts located?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts is located in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 5 other public schools located in Sugar House.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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