Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Highmark Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highmark Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Highmark Charter School's student population of 651 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highmark Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highmark Charter School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
22%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highmark Charter School's ranking?
Highmark Charter School is ranked #418 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Highmark Charter School?
651 students attend Highmark Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Highmark Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highmark Charter School?
Highmark Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Highmark Charter School offer ?
Highmark Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Highmark Charter School part of?
Highmark Charter School is part of Highmark Charter School District.
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