Hawthorn Academy

The Hawthorn Academy district in Utah operates two schools: Hawthorn Academy West Jordan, an alternative school serving grades K-9, and Hawthorn Academy South Jordan, an elementary school serving grades K-6. While the alternative school offers a unique educational approach, the elementary school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 290th out of 561 Utah elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 276th out of 547 in 2024-2025.

Both Hawthorn Academy schools face challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates of 23.8% for the 2023-2024 school year. Hawthorn Academy West Jordan spends $5,262 per student, while Hawthorn Academy South Jordan spends $5,014 per student. The student-teacher ratios also differ, with Hawthorn Academy West Jordan having a 18.4 ratio and Hawthorn Academy South Jordan having a 19.9 ratio.

Academically, Hawthorn Academy South Jordan's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. This suggests a potential need for academic interventions or curriculum adjustments to improve student performance. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of the Hawthorn Academy schools, with the alternative school serving a unique population and the elementary school facing challenges in areas such as academic performance and statewide ranking.