Ascent Academies Of Utah School District

4179 S Riverboat Road, Ste 170
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ascent Academies Of Utah School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,750 students in Ascent Academies Of Utah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Ascent Academies Of Utah School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,112 Schools
# Students
2,750 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Ascent Academies Of Utah School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 153 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (UT)
#91 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
36%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District 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)
40%
45%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.46
# American Indian Students
9 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
73 Students
11,203 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
800 Students
135,730 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
20%
# Black Students
48 Students
8,999 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
1,612 Students
481,682 Students
% White Students
59%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
69 Students
10,774 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
139 Students
26,165 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,573
# Students in K Grade:
372
44,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
339
47,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
50,032
# Students in 3rd Grade:
345
50,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
330
50,477
# Students in 5th Grade:
317
51,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
266
50,580
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
52,075
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
52,556
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
53,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
55,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
54,321
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
51,610
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,417 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,732. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,760 is less than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$7,309 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$7,375 MM
This chart displays total spending of Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$8,417
$10,732
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$8,760
$10,829
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ascent Academies Of Utah School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ascent Academies Of Utah Lehi
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2199 W 900 N
Lehi, UT 84043
(385) 374-9641
Grades: K-9
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Ascent Academies Of Utah Farmington
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22 South 650 West
Farmington, UT 84025
(385) 220-2200
Grades: K-9
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5662 W 8200 S
West Jordan, UT 84081
(385) 275-0909
Grades: K-9
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5685 West Cilma Drive
West Valley City, UT 84128
(801) 685-0228
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Academies Of Utah Saratoga Springs
Charter School
992 Chianti Street
Lehi, UT 84043
(385) 275-0909
Grades: K-6
| 498 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ascent Academies Of Utah School District?
Ascent Academies Of Utah School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,750 students.
What is the rank of Ascent Academies Ofah School District?
Ascent Academies Ofah School District is ranked #90 out of 153 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ascent Academies Ofah School District?
59% of Ascent Academies Ofah School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ascent Academies Ofah School District?
Ascent Academies Ofah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Ascent Academies Ofah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,760 is less than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,750 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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