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#285 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 28% in state

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

School · Ascent Academies of Utah · Lehi, UT

A charter school in Lehi, UT where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2199 W 900 N, Lehi, UT 84043

  • Math 58% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2025)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change+0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$9,743
Chronic Absenteeism32.6%

Students at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2019, reaching 56% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
49%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 17 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average633/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lehi), 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

$125,598

Median home value

$567,500

Median rent

$1,802/mo

College educated

50%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

4.8%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–122.2 mi37Compare →
Lakeview AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–93.1 mi1,011Compare →
Horizon SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–123.3 mi150Compare →
Vista Heights MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.97–103.3 mi1,596Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ascent Academies of Utah

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$9,743NCES 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.

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is listed in Ascent Academies of Utah; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is a public school in Lehi, UT, part of Ascent Academies of Utah, serving approximately 608 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #285 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

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 #285 of 1,015 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 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
608
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.6%
Area population (ZIP 84043)
81,839
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
26.6
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 · 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.
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 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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