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#712 of 1,015 schools in UT
Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts
High School · Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts · Salt Lake City, UT
A charter high school in Salt Lake City, UT where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2291 S 2000 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- 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
$94,452
Median home value
$529,100
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,596NCES 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 School for the Performing Arts is listed in Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts
Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts is a public high school in Salt Lake City, UT, part of Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts, serving approximately 163 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #712 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts
What grades does Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts serve?
Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts?
Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts rank in UT?
Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts ranks #712 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts a charter school?
Yes, Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts?
13.5% of students at Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts 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
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (801) 466-6700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 84106)
- 33,791
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 84106; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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