Serving 861 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Spectrum Academy - Nsl 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% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spectrum Academy - Nsl ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Spectrum Academy - Nsl's student population of 861 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spectrum Academy - Nsl 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 Spectrum Academy - Nsl is 0.39, 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
#903 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spectrum Academy - Nsl's ranking?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl is ranked #903 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Spectrum Academy - Nsl often compared to?
Spectrum Academy - Nslis often viewed alongside schools like Wasatch Peak Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
The graduation rate of Spectrum Academy - Nsl is 75-79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
861 students attend Spectrum Academy - Nsl.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Spectrum Academy - Nsl students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spectrum Academy - Nsl offer ?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Spectrum Academy - Nsl part of?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl is part of Spectrum Academy School District.
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