Top Rankings
Roots Charter High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 213 students in Roots Charter High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public School in Roots Charter High School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
1 School
1,112 Schools
# Students
213 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Roots Charter High 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 21-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
43%

Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.46
# American Indian Students
4 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,203 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
135,730 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
20%
# Black Students
4 Students
8,999 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
101 Students
481,682 Students
% White Students
48%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
10,774 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
26,165 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,573
# Students in K Grade:
-
44,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
47,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
50,032
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
50,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
50,477
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
51,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
50,580
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
52,075
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
52,556
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
53,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
55,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
54,321
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
51,610
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,441 is higher than the state median of $10,732. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,751 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,309 MM

Spending
$3 MM
$7,375 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,441
$10,732

Spending / Student
$13,751
$10,829

Best Roots Charter High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roots Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 South 1300 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 573-8719
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 573-8719
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roots Charter High School District?
Roots Charter High School District manages 1 public schools serving 213 students.
What is the rank of Roots Charter High School District?
Roots Charter High School District is ranked #125 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roots Charter High School District?
48% of Roots Charter High School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roots Charter High School District?
Roots Charter High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Roots Charter High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,751 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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