Serving 163 students in grades 9-12, Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts's student population of 163 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
75%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
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
What is Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts is ranked #558 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts often compared to?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Beehive Science & Technology Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts is 70-79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts?
163 students attend Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts offer ?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts part of?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts is part of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts located?
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts is located in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 5 other public schools located in Sugar House.
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