Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8, John Hancock Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Hancock Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Hancock Charter School's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
179 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Motto
'A Love of Learning'
School Rankings
John Hancock Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Hancock Charter School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 957 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hancock Charter School's ranking?
John Hancock Charter School is ranked #156 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are John Hancock Charter School often compared to?
John Hancock Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend John Hancock Charter School?
179 students attend John Hancock Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of John Hancock Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Hancock Charter School?
John Hancock Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Hancock Charter School offer ?
John Hancock Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is John Hancock Charter School part of?
John Hancock Charter School is part of John Hancock Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
John Hancock Charter School has been the best school for my kids! This is the eighth year I've been at JHCS and I can say that no other elementary school as a whole- charter or not- can provide a better experience, a better team of teachers and staff members, a better curriculum for their students, or a better environment to learn in. Those who are lucky enough to get into John Hancock Charter School feel as if they are part of one big family. The director and Principal of the school- for fifteen years now- has done an outstanding job making John Hancock Charter School one of the best schools in all of Utah!
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