Ascent Academies Of Utah School District

4179 S Riverboat Road, Ste 170
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ascent Academies Of Utah School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,075 students in Ascent Academies Of Utah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Ascent Academies Of Utah School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,115 Schools
# Students
2,075 Students
686,756 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
30,426 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Ascent Academies Of Utah School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 154 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (UT)
#91 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.44
# American Indian Students
7 Students
6,695 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
11,393 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
613 Students
129,039 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
19%
# Black Students
34 Students
9,192 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
1,218 Students
496,490 Students
% White Students
59%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
11,104 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
2%
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
22,787 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,042
# Students in K Grade:
235
48,709
# Students in 1st Grade:
258
49,552
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
50,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
263
51,262
# Students in 4th Grade:
224
50,462
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
51,718
# Students in 6th Grade:
203
51,995
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
52,947
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
53,651
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
54,345
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
53,774
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
51,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
50,303
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,155 is higher than the state median of $10,643. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,610 is higher than the state median of $10,739. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$7,309 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$7,375 MM
This chart display total spending of Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,155
$10,643
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,610
$10,739
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ascent Academies Of Utah  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in UT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ascent Academies Of Utah School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ascent Academies Of Utah Lehi
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2199 W 900 N
Lehi, UT 84043
(385) 374-9641
Grades: K-9
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Ascent Academies Of Utah Farmington
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22 South 650 West
Farmington, UT 84025
(385) 220-2200
Grades: K-9
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Ascent Academies Of Utah West Jordan
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5662 W 8200 S
West Jordan, UT 84081
(385) 275-0909
Grades: K-9
| 772 students
Rank: #44.
Ascent Academies Of Utah - West Valley
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5685 West Cilma Drive
West Valley City, UT 84128
(801) 685-0228
Grades: K-6
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Academies Of Utah Saratoga Springs
Charter School
1150 West 1600 Borth
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(385) 275-0909
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ascent Academies Of Utah School District?
Ascent Academies Of Utah School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,075 students.
What is the rank of Ascent Academies Of Utah School District?
Ascent Academies Of Utah School District is ranked #90 out of 154 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ascent Academies Of Utah School District?
59% of Ascent Academies Of Utah School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ascent Academies Of Utah School District?
Ascent Academies Of Utah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 23:1.
What is Ascent Academies Of Utah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,610 is higher than the state median of $10,739. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,075 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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