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#999 of 1,015 schools in UT
Salt Lake Academy High School
High School · Salt Lake Academy High School · Herriman, UT
A charter high school in Herriman, UT where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14787 S ACADEMY PKWY, Herriman, UT 84096
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Salt Lake Academy High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 28% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Salt Lake Academy High School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated720/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Herriman), 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
$117,800
Median home value
$540,500
Median rent
$1,888/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 10–12 | 1.3 mi | 2,598 | Compare → |
| North Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 1.3 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Providence HallCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 2,104 | 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.
Salt Lake Academy High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,360NCES 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.
Salt Lake Academy High School is listed in Salt Lake Academy High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salt Lake Academy High School
Salt Lake Academy High School is a public high school in Herriman, UT, part of Salt Lake Academy High School, serving approximately 414 students in grades 9th-12th with a 37.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #999 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salt Lake Academy High School
What grades does Salt Lake Academy High School serve?
Salt Lake Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Salt Lake Academy High School?
Salt Lake Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Lake Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salt Lake Academy High School is 37.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salt Lake Academy High School rank in UT?
Salt Lake Academy High School ranks #999 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Salt Lake Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salt Lake Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Salt Lake Academy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salt Lake Academy High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Salt Lake Academy High School a charter school?
Yes, Salt Lake Academy High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Salt Lake Academy High School a Title I school?
No, Salt Lake Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salt Lake Academy High School?
11.1% of students at Salt Lake Academy 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 37.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.7%
- Phone
- (801) 597-3096
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84096)
- 71,115
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 29.2
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 · 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 · 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 84096; 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, 2017-2021, multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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