Canyons Transition Academy serves 53 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyons Transition Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Canyons Transition Academy's student population of 53 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Canyons Transition Academy is 0.52, 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
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
64%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Canyons Transition Academy?
53 students attend Canyons Transition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Canyons Transition Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyons Transition Academy?
Canyons Transition Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Canyons Transition Academy offer ?
Canyons Transition Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Canyons Transition Academy part of?
Canyons Transition Academy is part of Canyons School District.
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