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#537 of 1,015 schools in UT
American Academy of Innovation
High School · American Academy of Innovation · South Jordan, UT
A charter high school in South Jordan, UT where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5410 W South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84009
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at American Academy of Innovation score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 30% across the 10-year record (2016–2025).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where American Academy of Innovation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated983/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Jordan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,559
Median home value
$570,400
Median rent
$1,857/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
American Academy of Innovation
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
American Academy of Innovation is listed in American Academy of Innovation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American Academy of Innovation
American Academy of Innovation is a public high school in South Jordan, UT, part of American Academy of Innovation, serving approximately 365 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American Academy of Innovation
What grades does American Academy of Innovation serve?
American Academy of Innovation serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend American Academy of Innovation?
American Academy of Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Academy of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at American Academy of Innovation is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does American Academy of Innovation rank in UT?
American Academy of Innovation ranks #537 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is American Academy of Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
American Academy of Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at American Academy of Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American Academy of Innovation has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is American Academy of Innovation a charter school?
Yes, American Academy of Innovation is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is American Academy of Innovation a Title I school?
No, American Academy of Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Academy of Innovation?
19.2% of students at American Academy of Innovation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.3%
- Phone
- (801) 810-4786
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 84009)
- 42,091
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84009; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021, multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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