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Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Q: Is Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove a good school?

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Utah alternative schools.

Q: How many students attend Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?

In the 2024-25 school year, 696 students attended Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?

Students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

457^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 563 Utah Alternative Schools

Better than 19% of Utah alternative schools

Summary

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is a sizable alternative public school in Pleasant Grove, Utah, serving 696 students in grades K–12. Its 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio is among the most favorable in the local alternative-school group, but attendance is a major concern: 47.6% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25, compared with 23.8% statewide. This was a sharp increase from 36.4% the previous year and is one of the clearest issues for families to investigate.

Academically, the school often performs better than its district comparison, particularly in English language arts and science, but it generally remains below Utah averages. Mathematics is the weakest area. In 2025–26, math proficiency was 27.3% in fifth grade, under 20% in sixth grade, 10% in seventh grade, 9.6% in ninth grade, and 10–30.5% in tenth grade. ELA and science results were stronger but still below state levels in most directly comparable grades. The school trails higher-performing alternatives such as Lincoln Academy, Renaissance Academy, Mountainville Academy, and Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi, while results are generally more competitive with Canyon Grove Academy and Athenian eAcademy.

Graduation improved from 76.4% to 81.6% in the most recent year, though it remains below the Spectrum Academy district comparison and Utah’s 89.8%. The 2023–24 dropout rate was 10.9%, higher than both the district and state. For families, the main questions are how the school supports students with frequent absences, strengthens middle- and high-school math, and keeps students on track through graduation. Its broad K–12 program and relatively small student–teacher ratio are meaningful advantages, but reducing absenteeism appears essential to turning those resources into stronger academic and graduation outcomes.

696

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,673

Per pupil spending ?

23.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

867 South 800 West
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

(801) 785-9019

District: Spectrum Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.7%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 24th percentile in 2023 → 12th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Utah average (28% vs 46% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Utah average (82% vs 90%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school28%

District avg23%

Utah avg46%

Elementary school

457^th of 563

Utah public elementary schools ?

Bottom 19%▲ up 6 pts since 2022

From bottom 13% (2022) to bottom 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

188^th of 217

Utah public middle schools ?

Bottom 13%▼ down 11 pts since 2023

From bottom 24% (2023) to bottom 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

123^rd of 139

Utah public high schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 15 pts since 2023

From bottom 27% (2023) to bottom 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	17.9	457 of 563	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	18.8	447 of 547	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.5	469 of 561	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.9	456 of 561	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.5	480 of 551	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	12.9	188 of 217	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.6	149 of 182	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.1	169 of 210	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.1	164 of 216	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2024	5.4	177 of 183	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	14.6	123 of 139	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.3	100 of 138	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.9	102 of 139	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	84.0	2 of 26	92.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2026	9.7	114 of 122	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	25.2	99 of 123	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

White (2024)3rd percentile-16 vs school

High school

Special Education (2026)92nd percentile+81 vs school

White (2026)7th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2025-2026) ?

Science31%-21 vs state

English Language Arts30%-15 vs state

Mathematics19%-26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2026)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2026)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2026)		RISE English Language Arts (2026)						RISE Mathematics (2026)						RISE Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	867 South 800 West	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Spectrum Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 785-9019	696	66	10.5	23.1%	555 (79.7%)	5 (0.7%)	83 (11.9%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	36 (5.2%)								(n/a)	38.9	40–59%	9.6	10–30.5%	33.3	20–39%	20–38%	20–39%	32.6	20–39%	20.4	38.3	10–29%	20–38%	27.3	< 20%	10.0	10–30.5%	20–38%	34.9	40–58%	18.1	40.8	$11,673	$221	$11,452
Athenian eAcademy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	765 E 340 S Suite 203	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Athenian eAcademy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(385) 715-5400	557	21	26.2	28.9%	490 (88.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (7.0%)	5 (0.9%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.0%)								(n/a)							30.8	24.6	29.7	26.4	24.5	30–48%	26.9	15.1	9.8	9.7	< 10%	10–29%	22.7	27.5	27.4	< 10%	30–48%	$7,133	$361	$6,772
Dan W. Peterson	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	169 N 1100 E	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 756-8551	257	22	11.4	24.1%	181 (70.4%)	5 (1.9%)	49 (19.1%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	6 (2.3%)								(n/a)																								$21,036	$724	$20,313
Lumen Scholar Institute	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1353 W 760 N	Orem	84057	Utah County	Lumen Scholar Institute	Yes	No	Yes	No	(801) 987-9497	454	31	14.6	17.6%	335 (73.8%)	4 (0.9%)	78 (17.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	27 (5.9%)								(n/a)	40–59%	50–70.5%	10–29%	< 20%	50–68%	30–60.5%	< 41%	30–50.5%	30–49%	30–49%	40–58%	30–49%	< 50.5%	< 40%	10–29%	10–29%	20–39%	10–29%	20–49%	20–40.5%	40–58%	40–58%	30–49%	$8,251	$260	$7,991
Lincoln Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	1582 W 3300 N	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Lincoln Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 756-2039	911	44	20.6	16.1%	720 (79.0%)	11 (1.2%)	120 (13.2%)	22 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	29 (3.2%)								(n/a)	67.8		60.7		75.0		72.6	61.3	52.6	60.0	47.8	58.2	72.6	70.3	61.9	46.6	60.5	53.2	72.6	58.0	76.2	60.4	66.7	$6,459	$348	$6,112
Canyon Grove Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	588 W 3300 N	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Canyon Grove Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 785-9300	1,052	28	37.0	6.6%	869 (82.6%)	6 (0.6%)	105 (10.0%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (5.7%)								(n/a)	30–59%	80–98%	< 21%		< 40%		32.7	32.2	26.5	33.8	< 20%	20–39%	25.0	27.2	20.3	21.2	10–29%	< 20%	42.0	39.1	46.3	< 20%	10–29%	$6,379	$370	$6,010
Elizabeth DeLong School of the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	424 S 350 E	Orem	84058	Utah County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 224-6590	53	8	6.5	20.8%	30 (56.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (32.1%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.4%)								(n/a)
Walden School of Liberal Arts	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4230 N University Ave	Provo	84604	Utah County	Walden School of Liberal Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 374-1545	386	37	10.4	36.3%	321 (83.2%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (9.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.2%)								(n/a)	50–68%	80–98%	20–39%	20–40.5%	50–68%	70–88%	20–39%	30–48%	60–78%	60–78%	60–78%	50–68%	10–29%	20–39%	20–49%	10–29%	50–68%	20–38%	30–48%	50–68%	70–88%	42.2		$7,760	$885	$6,874
Renaissance Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	3435 N 1120 E	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Renaissance Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 768-4202	742	41	18.2	10.6%	413 (55.7%)	6 (0.8%)	173 (23.3%)	61 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (12.0%)								(n/a)	50–68%		60–78%		70–88%		56.4	56.9	62.9	62.3	70–88%	60–78%	61.6	81.8	76.2	68.1	80–98%	50–79%	75.4	77.5	74.7	70–88%	70–88%	$6,068	$189	$5,879
Mountainville Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	195 S Main	Alpine	84004	Utah County	Mountainville Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 756-9805	716	32	22.2	3.4%	569 (79.5%)	2 (0.3%)	83 (11.6%)	19 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	39 (5.4%)								(n/a)							69.3	53.4	61.6	49.3			69.3	63.1	68.3	53.4			61.2	65.4	72.6			$6,102	$171	$5,931

Frequently Asked Questions about Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Is Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove a good school?

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Utah alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?

Students at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?

In the 2024-25 school year, 696 students attended Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove.

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