Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-9, North Star Academy ranks in the top 10% 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 58% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star Academy 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
North Star Academy's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
North Star Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Star Academy is 0.26, 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
#79 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of North Star Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of North Star Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-nhXskJ.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
39%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Star Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Star Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-SytXwI.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
43%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Star Academy 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Star Academy 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.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-4aBAhw.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Star Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Star Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-bvqcpbN.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Star Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Star Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-oNHgML.png)
Hispanic
6%
19%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Star Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Star Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-wm7Fmf.png)
Black
n/a
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Star Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Star Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-lgqPAj.png)
White
86%
72%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Star Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Star Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-lgqP99.png)
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Star Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Star Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-7sO4Np.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Star Academy. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Star Academy.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-qEzpyI.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-f8izNq.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of North Star Academy and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of North Star Academy and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-baUmI0J.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Star Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Star Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/127000/127448/north-star-academy-chart-PNVSQd.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star Academy's ranking?
North Star Academy is ranked #79 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend North Star Academy?
530 students attend North Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of North Star Academy students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Star Academy?
North Star Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does North Star Academy offer ?
North Star Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is North Star Academy part of?
North Star Academy is part of North Star Academy School District.
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