Summary:
Salt Lake Academy High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Herriman, Utah, with a total enrollment of 414 students. Despite its relatively high four-year graduation rate of 88.8%, the school consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
The school's academic struggles are evident in its low test scores, with only 33.3% of 10th graders and 27.8% of 9th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 51.8% and 45.1%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates are even lower, with just 7.6% of 10th graders and 10.7% of 9th graders meeting or exceeding standards, compared to state averages of 29% and 41%. The school's Science proficiency rates also lag behind, with 9.9% of 10th graders and 23.3% of 9th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to state averages of 35.9% and 48%.
These academic challenges may be exacerbated by the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's relatively low spending per student of $10,663 and high student-teacher ratio of 35.1 to 1 suggest a potential lack of resources and personalized attention for students. Despite these obstacles, Salt Lake Academy High School maintains a respectable four-year graduation rate, indicating that the school is able to support students in completing their high school education, even if they are not meeting proficiency standards.
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