Serving 801 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Venture Academy 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 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venture Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Venture Academy's student population of 801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Venture Academy 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 Venture Academy is 0.38, 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
#781 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Venture Academy's ranking?
Venture Academy is ranked #781 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Venture Academy often compared to?
Venture Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Davinci Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venture Academy?
The graduation rate of Venture Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Venture Academy?
801 students attend Venture Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Venture Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Venture Academy?
Venture Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Venture Academy offer ?
Venture Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Venture Academy part of?
Venture Academy is part of Venture Academy School District.
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