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#389 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 38% in state
Roots Charter High School
High School · Roots Charter High School · West Valley City, UT
A charter high school in West Valley City, UT where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2250 South 1300 West, West Valley City, UT 84119
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Roots Charter High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2018, reaching 20% in 2021, across a 7-year record (2015–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* 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
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roots Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,616
Median home value
$341,800
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Granite Technical InstituteEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Mana Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| East Hollywood HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
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.
Roots Charter High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,024NCES 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.
Roots Charter High School is listed in Roots Charter High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roots Charter High School
Roots Charter High School is a public high school in West Valley City, UT, part of Roots Charter High School, serving approximately 213 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roots Charter High School
What grades does Roots Charter High School serve?
Roots Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Roots Charter High School?
Roots Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roots Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roots Charter High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roots Charter High School rank in UT?
Roots Charter High School ranks #389 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Roots Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roots Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Roots Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roots Charter High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Roots Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, Roots Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Roots Charter High School a Title I school?
No, Roots Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roots Charter High School?
62.0% of students at Roots Charter High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.0%
- Phone
- (801) 573-8719
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84119)
- 50,745
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
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 · 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.
- 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 84119; 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, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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