Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

Summary:

Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts is a public charter high school in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving 203 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and steady improvement in statewide rankings over the past decade.

Academically, the school consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for the Utah Aspire Plus assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, the school had a 55.3% proficiency rate in 9th grade ELA, compared to the state average of 44%. Additionally, the school's student body is more racially diverse than nearby public schools, with 78.82% White, 14.29% Hispanic, and 4.93% two or more races. Over the past decade, the school has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the 78th percentile in 2014-2015 to the 39th percentile in 2022-2023, with a corresponding increase in its Salt Lake District rating from 2 to 4 stars.

When compared to nearby public schools like Olympus High, Skyline High, and Highland High, Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts stands out for its stronger academic performance, particularly in ELA and Science proficiency rates. However, the school lags behind these schools in Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (13.3% in 2022-2023), which is lower than the nearby public schools like Innovations High (41.64%) and Horizonte Instruction & Training Center (71.83%).

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter 9-12

2291 S 2000 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106

(801) 466-6700

District: Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,428

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 163

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.8%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.8%), Hispanic (13.5%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts is 13. (See more...)

Compare Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts employs 12.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts is $9,428.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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Rank History for Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	59.74	38^th	142	73.2%
2009	51.06	67^th	148	54.7%
2010	44.88	88^th	153	42.5%
2011	46.16	90^th	164	45.1%
2012	43.36	98^th	166	41.0%
2013	56.53	58^th	167	65.3%
2014	45.69	62^nd	120	48.3%
2015	39.22	78^th	131	40.5%
2016	55.31	46^th	129	64.3%
2017	34.99	83^rd	125	33.6%
2018	46.95	56^th	123	54.5%
2019	44.56	74^th	136	45.6%
2023	62.81	39^th	139	71.9%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, May 17, 2021

2 yrs they didn't providing academic services and numerous meetings involving the state+Utah parent center. Filed a state complaint against the school and won. Over 700 pgs of documentation. Including signed documents from witnesses. Not providing appropriate materials and instruction. Then VP now Principal often did not know what was legally required by law. Counseling not only repeatedly did not follow request for assistance but lost files. School office lost confidential files. Both are HIPPA offences. Monetary reimbursement for class not taught. Educational assistant was not certified and over 2 yrs did not attend any classes towards becoming certified. When asked to provide credentials Principal refused even though parents have a legal right. (Request for names of board members and ways to contact was also refused.) School was placed under observation for 2 yrs. Take your kids anyplace else they deserve better. Cancel culture on steroids. High suicide rate. Support non existent Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 2, 2011

This school is poorly organized from the adminstration to the use of the Power School software.

The teachers are rarely available after or before school and do not respond to phone or email requests. Any attempts to resolve problems for a student take quite a long time to resolve, if they ever get resolved.

I simply would not recommend this school for any student. The quality of education around performing is poor and a student would be much better educated through community opportunities. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	64	1	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
2008	73	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	77
2009	124	2	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	1	143
2010	136	1	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	14	162
2011	148	2	0	19	1	3	11	0	184
2012	179	6	2	21	1	4	6	0	219
2013	185	4	2	26	2	11	5	0	235
2014	239	8	4	25	2	11	5	0	294
2015	228	12	2	23	1	7	11	0	284
2016	243	9	4	25	3	9	16	0	309
2017	234	7	3	26	2	5	14	0	291
2018	211	4	4	19	4	2	19	0	263
2019	240	8	1	17	3	3	15	0	287
2020	213	6	2	17	1	1	11	0	251
2021	181	3	2	12	1	0	9	0	208
2022	158	5	0	28	2	0	13	0	206
2023	160	2	0	29	1	0	10	1	203
2024	122	3	1	22	4	0	9	2	163

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	79	1.6	49.4	29.1
2008	77	2.6	29.6	21.3
2009	143	5.3	26.6	11.3
2010	162	3.8	42.5	18.9
2011	184	4.2	43.2	21.7
2012	219	5.6	39.0	21.9
2013	235	6.4	36.2	35.3
2014	294	8.4	34.7	15.6
2015	284	n/a	n/a	23.6
2016	309	n/a	n/a	21.4
2017	291	8.4	34.4	19.2
2018	263	n/a	n/a	20.5
2019	287	14.5	19.7	19.5
2020	251	15.4	16.2	24.3
2021	208	n/a	n/a	9.6
2022	206	13.3	15.4	13.1
2023	203	11.9	16.9	13.3
2024	163	12.4	13.0	13.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	79	1.6	49.4	29.1
2008	77	2.6	29.6	21.3
2009	143	5.3	26.6	11.3
2010	162	3.8	42.5	18.9
2011	184	4.2	43.2	21.7
2012	219	5.6	39.0	21.9
2013	235	6.4	36.2	35.3
2014	294	8.4	34.7	15.6
2015	284	n/a	n/a	23.6
2016	309	n/a	n/a	21.4
2017	291	8.4	34.4	19.2
2018	263	n/a	n/a	20.5
2019	287	14.5	19.7	19.5
2020	251	15.4	16.2	24.3
2021	208	n/a	n/a	9.6
2022	206	13.3	15.4	13.1
2023	203	11.9	16.9	13.3
2024	163	12.4	13.0	13.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$194 (2.1%)	$9,234 (97.9%)	$9,428

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 74^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 39^th of 139 High schools	26.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts)	51.9	55.3	3.4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts)	51.9	55.3	3.4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts)	34	24.4	9.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts)	34	24.4	9.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts)	34.6	44.7	10.1%
9th Grade Science (Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts)	34.6	44.7	10.1%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%
10th Grade Science (Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts)	21.3	40	18.7%
10th Grade Science (Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts)	21.3	40	18.7%
10th Grade Science (Utah)	33	32.2	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	287	203	29.3%
African American	8	2	75%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	17	29	70.6%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	240	160	33.3%
Two or More Races	15	10	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.5%	13.3%	6.2%

Schools Near Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	2291 S 2000 E	Salt Lake City	84106	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(801) 466-6700	163	12	13.0	13.5%	122 (74.8%)	3 (1.8%)	22 (13.5%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.5%)								(n/a)							$9,428	$194	$9,234
Highland High	Public	9-12	2166 S 1700 E	Salt Lake City	84106	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 484-4343	2,009	86	23.4	31.0%	1,241 (61.8%)	78 (3.9%)	453 (22.5%)	60 (3.0%)	29 (1.4%)	54 (2.7%)	93 (4.6%)	56.2	54^th of 138 public high schools	60.9%		65.4	34^th of 139 public high schools	75.5%	20	40.8	47.9	37.5	27.7	43.7	40.4	$10,968	$734	$10,234
East High	Public	9-12	840 S 1300 E	Salt Lake City	84102	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 583-1661	1,863	85	21.9	54.7%	644 (34.6%)	103 (5.5%)	864 (46.4%)	80 (4.3%)	15 (0.8%)	95 (5.1%)	62 (3.3%)	19.9	117^th of 138 public high schools	15.2%		14.2	121^st of 139 public high schools	12.9%	4	23.0	28.8	22.1	27.2	25.7	25.0	$10,321	$734	$9,587
Olympus High	Public	9-12	4055 S 2300 E	Salt Lake City	84124	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5400	2,167	83	26.0	18.4%	1,720 (79.4%)	42 (1.9%)	253 (11.7%)	39 (1.8%)	7 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	100 (4.6%)	53.3	59^th of 138 public high schools	57.2%		76.9	23^rd of 139 public high schools	83.5%	36	41.2	55.2	38.5	36.8	23.1	34.2	$9,882	$729	$9,153
Skyline High	Public	7-12	3251 E 3760 S	Salt Lake City	84109	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-5420	2,125	78	27.3	9.4%	1,677 (78.9%)	13 (0.6%)	140 (6.6%)	128 (6.0%)	1 (0.0%)	10 (0.5%)	156 (7.3%)	95.1	6^th of 138 public high schools	95.7%		93.8	6^th of 139 public high schools	95.7%		64.4	70.8	54.9	44.5	69.5	64.7	$8,716	$500	$8,215
Innovations High School	Public	9-12	1700 South State Street	Salt Lake City	84115	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 481-4946	284	7	38.9	41.9%	109 (38.4%)	13 (4.6%)	141 (49.6%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	10 (3.5%)	8.6	128^th of 138 public high schools	7.2%					(n/a)		23.4		10.4		17.7	$6,896	$971	$5,925
Granite Technical Institute	Public	7-12	2500 S State	Salt Lake City	84115	Salt Lake County	Granite District	No	No	No	No	(385) 646-4350	98	36	2.6		90 (91.8%)	4 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)					38.3		$45,780	$449	$45,331
Salt Lake Technology Center	Public	9-12	1560 S 200 E	Salt Lake City	84115	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 481-4946	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Utah International Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	350 E Baird Circle (3605 South	South Salt Lake	84115	Salt Lake County	Utah International Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(385) 290-1306	221	17	13.0	95.0%	81 (36.7%)	91 (41.2%)	33 (14.9%)	12 (5.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)				0.0			$9,469	$1,355	$8,114
Horizonte Instruction & Training Center	Public	7-12	1234 S Main	Salt Lake City	84101	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 578-8574	303	36	8.4	64.7%	61 (20.1%)	12 (4.0%)	179 (59.1%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	30 (9.9%)	15 (5.0%)								(n/a)							$12,027	$931	$11,096

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Students at Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts are 75% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Not Specified.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 163 students attended Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts.

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