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#509 of 1,015 schools in UT
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Utah Arts Academy
High School · Utah Arts Academy · St. George, UT
A charter high school in St. George, UT where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1091 N Bluff St, St. George, UT 84770
- Math 19% proficient (2025)
- Reading 44% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Utah Arts Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Utah Arts Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. George), 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
$68,174
Median home value
$407,100
Median rent
$1,344/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post HS Self-contEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Snow Canyon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–9 | 1.7 mi | 808 | Compare → |
| Utah Online 7-12Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,313 | Compare → |
| Snow Canyon HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 10–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,279 | 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.
Utah Arts Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,312NCES 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.
Utah Arts Academy is listed in Utah Arts Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Utah Arts Academy
Utah Arts Academy is a public high school in St. George, UT, part of Utah Arts Academy, serving approximately 272 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Utah Arts Academy
What grades does Utah Arts Academy serve?
Utah Arts Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Utah Arts Academy?
Utah Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utah Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Utah Arts Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Utah Arts Academy rank in UT?
Utah Arts Academy ranks #509 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Utah Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Utah Arts 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.
What are the test scores at Utah Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Utah Arts Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Utah Arts Academy a charter school?
Yes, Utah Arts Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Utah Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Utah Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Utah Arts Academy?
27.6% of students at Utah Arts 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (435) 414-4535
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 84770)
- 47,226
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 · 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 84770; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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