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Salt Lake Academy High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 403 students in Salt Lake Academy High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public School in Salt Lake Academy High School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
1 School
1,107 Schools
# Students
403 Students
676,842 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
31,428 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salt Lake Academy High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
45%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)1.8%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
58%
21%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
32%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,032 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,799. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,112 is higher than the state median of $10,896. The school district spending/student has grown by 285% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,032
$10,799
Spending / Student
$37,112
$10,896
Best Salt Lake Academy High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Lake Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14787 S Academy Pkwy
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 597-3096
Herriman, UT 84096
(801) 597-3096
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salt Lake Academy High School District?
Salt Lake Academy High School District manages 1 public schools serving 403 students.
What is the rank of Salt Lake Academy High School District?
Salt Lake Academy High School District is ranked #140 out of 152 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salt Lake Academy High School District?
58% of Salt Lake Academy High School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salt Lake Academy High School District?
Salt Lake Academy High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Salt Lake Academy High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,112 is higher than the state median of $10,896. The school district spending/student has grown by 285% over four school years.
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