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#41 of 77 private schools in UT
Garfield Academy
High School · Salt Lake City, UT
A private high school in Salt Lake City, UT serving grades 7th – 11th.
1838 S 1500 E STE 2, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
- 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in UT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in UT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Garfield Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,145
Median home value
$632,200
Median rent
$1,482/mo
College educated
65.8%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,009 | Compare → |
| Salt Lake School for the Performing ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Utah Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 947 | Compare → |
| East HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,863 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Garfield Academy is listed in Salt Lake City, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Garfield Academy
Garfield Academy is a private high school in Salt Lake City, UT, serving approximately 46 students in grades 7th-11th with a 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 77 private schools in UT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Academy
What grades does Garfield Academy serve?
Garfield Academy serves students in grades 7th through 11th.
How many students attend Garfield Academy?
Garfield Academy has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Academy is 3.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Garfield Academy rank in UT?
Garfield Academy ranks #41 of 77 private schools in UT.
What is Garfield Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Garfield Academy a private school?
Yes, Garfield Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Garfield Academy a religious school?
No, Garfield Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 155 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Phone
- (801) 296-0600
- Area population (ZIP 84105)
- 22,963
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 84105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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