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Charter school · Ascent Academies of Utah · Lehi, Utah

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi rates 7.4 on our ten-point scale and ranks 260 of 1,017 schools in Utah.

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7.4this school

7.4 on a one-to-ten scale.

#260 of 1,017 schools in Utah

The brief

A charter school in Lehi, UT where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 260 of 1,017 schools in Utah and 2 of 5 in Ascent Academies of Utah.

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math58%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Reading57%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2026, across a 12-year record (2015–2026).2026 RISE; 20 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.4
25% of the rating
Academics
8.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2015-2026) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2026).

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 · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 84043; 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, 2015-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$125,598
Median home value
$567,500
Median rent
$1,802/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
10
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
522/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Lehi. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Lehi), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
3 sports
1 boys' · 2 girls' · 3 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Renaissance Academy3.5 mi · charter
    8.1Compare →
  2. Ascent Academies of Utah Lehithis school
    7.4
  3. Lakeview Academy3.1 mi · charter
    5.8Compare →
  4. 4.7Compare →
  5. 3.8Compare →
Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi serve?

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.

How many students attend Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi?

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi?

The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi rank in UT?

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi ranks #260 of 1,017 schools in UT.

What is Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi's MySchoolScout rating?

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2026) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2026).

Is Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi a charter school?

Yes, Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi a Title I school?

No, Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi?

23.8% of students at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
608
Student-teacher ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Utah County
Rank in district
#2 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$9,743
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 84043)
81,839
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
26.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.