Serving 829 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Spectrum Academy - Nsl 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 15% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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-12
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spectrum Academy - Nsl's student population of 829 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
829 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spectrum Academy - Nsl ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spectrum Academy - Nsl is 0.40, 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
#902 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spectrum Academy - Nsl's ranking?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl is ranked #902 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Spectrum Academy - Nsl often compared to?
Spectrum Academy - Nslis often viewed alongside schools like Wasatch Peak Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
The graduation rate of Spectrum Academy - Nsl is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88.3%.
How many students attend Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
829 students attend Spectrum Academy - Nsl.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Spectrum Academy - Nsl students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spectrum Academy - Nsl offer ?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Spectrum Academy - Nsl part of?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl is part of Spectrum Academy School District.
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