Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts serves 208 students in grades 9-12.
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- 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
School Overview
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts's student population of 208 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
208 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts is 0.24, 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
#558 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
6%
18%

Black
1%
1%

White
87%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
2%

Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
25%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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 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 75-79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts?
208 students attend Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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.
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