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Wasatch Waldorf Charter School vs. Pacific Heritage Academy

Should you attend Wasatch Waldorf Charter School or Pacific Heritage Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wasatch Waldorf Charter School
1458 East Murray-holladay Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Pacific Heritage Academy
1755 W 1100 N
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Pacific Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wasatch Waldorf Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pacific Heritage Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
621 students
300 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pacific Heritage Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pacific Heritage Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pacific Heritage Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Heritage Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#741 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
#926 out of 957 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wasatch Waldorf Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pacific Heritage Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
13%
(Bottom 50% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pacific Heritage Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
18%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pacific Heritage Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wasatch Waldorf Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pacific Heritage Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
73
29
Grade 1 Students
78
38
Grade 2 Students
79
29
Grade 3 Students
76
36
Grade 4 Students
62
35
Grade 5 Students
64
32
Grade 6 Students
67
30
Grade 7 Students
62
41
Grade 8 Students
60
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pacific Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pacific Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pacific Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pacific Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
77%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pacific Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
19%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Pacific Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pacific Heritage Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.39
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wasatch Waldorf Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pacific Heritage Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pacific Heritage Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wasatch Waldorf Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pacific Heritage Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pacific Heritage Academy School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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