Serving 80 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Youth Educational Support School 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 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Educational Support School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Youth Educational Support School's student population of 80 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Youth Educational Support School is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
74%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
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 schools are Youth Educational Support School often compared to?
Youth Educational Support Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granite Connection High School, Horizonte Instruction & Training Center 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 47% UT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Educational Support School?
The graduation rate of Youth Educational Support School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Youth Educational Support School?
80 students attend Youth Educational Support School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Youth Educational Support School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Educational Support School?
Youth Educational Support School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Youth Educational Support School offer ?
Youth Educational Support School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Youth Educational Support School part of?
Youth Educational Support School is part of Granite School District.
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