Very Good
#342 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 34% in state
Pacific Heritage Academy
Elementary School · Pacific Heritage Academy · Salt Lake City, UT
A charter elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1755 W 1100 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 22% proficient (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pacific Heritage Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pacific Heritage Academy 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,086/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salt Lake City), 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
$69,604
Median home value
$334,900
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalante SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Newman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Backman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Guadalupe SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.2 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 396 | 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.
Pacific Heritage Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,130NCES 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.
Pacific Heritage Academy is listed in Pacific Heritage Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Heritage Academy
Pacific Heritage Academy is a public elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Pacific Heritage Academy, serving approximately 300 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Heritage Academy
What grades does Pacific Heritage Academy serve?
Pacific Heritage Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pacific Heritage Academy?
Pacific Heritage Academy has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Heritage Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Heritage Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Heritage Academy rank in UT?
Pacific Heritage Academy ranks #342 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Pacific Heritage Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Heritage Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Pacific Heritage Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Heritage Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Pacific Heritage Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pacific Heritage Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pacific Heritage Academy a Title I school?
No, Pacific Heritage Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Heritage Academy?
56.0% of students at Pacific Heritage Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.0%
- Phone
- (801) 363-1892
- Area population (ZIP 84116)
- 37,136
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 · 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 84116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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