Slate Canyon serves 15 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Slate Canyon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Slate Canyon's student population of 15 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Slate Canyon is 0.67, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
22:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
40%
20%
Black
6%
1%
White
40%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Slate Canyon?
The graduation rate of Slate Canyon is 50%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Slate Canyon?
15 students attend Slate Canyon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Slate Canyon students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Slate Canyon?
Slate Canyon has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Slate Canyon offer ?
Slate Canyon offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Slate Canyon part of?
Slate Canyon is part of Provo School District.
In what neighborhood is Slate Canyon located?
Slate Canyon is located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Provo, UT.
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