Serving 272 students in grades 9-12, Utah Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Utah Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Utah Arts Academy's student population of 272 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Utah Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Utah Arts Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#518 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
80%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utah Arts Academy's ranking?
Utah Arts Academy is ranked #518 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Utah Arts Academy often compared to?
Utah Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie High School, Desert Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Utah Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Utah Arts Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Utah Arts Academy?
272 students attend Utah Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Utah Arts Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Utah Arts Academy?
Utah Arts Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Utah Arts Academy offer ?
Utah Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Utah Arts Academy part of?
Utah Arts Academy is part of Utah Arts Academy School District.
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