Salt Lake Center for Science Education

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Salt Lake Center for Science Education ranks 69 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Salt Lake Center for Science Education is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a diverse student population of 45.64% White and 45.64% Hispanic students.

The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 17th out of 131 Utah high schools in 2014-2015 to 75th out of 139 in 2022-2023. While the school's overall academic performance is mixed, it stands out in a few key areas. In 2023-2024, Salt Lake Center for Science Education ranked 11th out of 123 Utah high schools for its White student population, indicating strong academic achievement for this subgroup. However, the school's performance for Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students is less impressive, ranking 25th and 42nd respectively in those categories. At $9,347 per student in 2018-2019, the school's spending is higher than some nearby schools, such as Vanguard Academy ($7,134) and Innovations High School ($6,896).

The school's fluctuating statewide ranking and the presence of significant achievement gaps between different student subgroups suggest that the school faces challenges in addressing the needs of its diverse student population. While Salt Lake Center for Science Education has a more diverse student body than many nearby schools, its academic performance is not necessarily superior to schools like Vanguard Academy, which outperforms it in several areas despite having a much less diverse student population. Addressing these challenges and continuing to improve the school's overall academic outcomes should be a priority for the school's leadership and the Salt Lake District.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

1400 W Goodwin Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

(801) 578-8226

District: Salt Lake Center for Science Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,347

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.6%

Hispanic:

45.6%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salt Lake Center for Science Education is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.43. (See more...)

Compare Details Salt Lake Center for Science Education ranks worse than 50% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.59. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Salt Lake Center for Science Education freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salt Lake Center for Science Education is $9,347.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Salt Lake Center for Science Education was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Salt Lake Center for Science Education 69^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Salt Lake Center for Science Education in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Salt Lake Center for Science Education 48^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salt Lake Center for Science Education

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2009	72.24	41^st	205	80.0%
2010	78.84	15^th	201	92.5%
2011	77.66	18^th	222	91.9%
2012	67.78	72^nd	238	69.7%
2013	64.57	98^th	243	59.7%
2014	62.89	70^th	185	62.2%
2015	74.75	40^th	210	81.0%
2016	74.71	40^th	209	80.9%
2017	57.68	92^nd	206	55.3%
2018	72.92	37^th	172	78.5%
2019	65.83	62^nd	222	72.1%
2021	31.43	152^nd	213	28.6%

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

Rank History for Salt Lake Center for Science Education

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Rank History for all high school students at Salt Lake Center for Science Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2009	67.52	19^th	148	87.2%
2010	60.18	29^th	153	81.0%
2011	60.72	29^th	164	82.3%
2012	42.40	101^st	166	39.2%
2013	46.65	94^th	167	43.7%
2014	61.86	27^th	120	77.5%
2015	72.52	17^th	131	87.0%
2016	70.66	19^th	129	85.3%
2017	36.48	80^th	125	36.0%
2018	51.03	45^th	123	63.4%
2019	74.95	27^th	136	80.1%
2021	41.74	70^th	129	45.7%
2022	49.08	65^th	131	50.4%
2023	45.08	75^th	139	46.0%
2024	48.59	69^th	138	50.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Salt Lake Center for Science Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.18	91^st	93	2.2%
2024	51.51	42^nd	93	54.8%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Salt Lake Center for Science Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	29.86	46^th	62	25.8%
2023	7.67	64^th	66	3.0%
2024	56.98	25^th	72	65.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Salt Lake Center for Science Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	72.40	22^nd	123	82.1%
2023	90.96	8^th	122	93.4%
2024	82.15	11^th	123	91.1%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Salt Lake Center for Science Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	98	10	14	53	0	n/a	n/a	1	176
2010	115	12	18	69	1	n/a	n/a	9	224
2011	164	11	12	94	0	6	1	0	288
2012	171	12	10	122	0	15	5	0	335
2013	172	14	7	134	2	15	6	0	350
2014	172	15	5	149	1	23	14	0	379
2015	191	18	3	145	1	22	16	0	396
2016	208	22	6	139	2	12	14	0	403
2017	213	21	8	125	2	12	20	0	401
2018	213	19	6	142	0	9	20	0	409
2019	185	17	9	157	0	9	18	0	395
2020	185	16	5	158	0	7	19	0	390
2021	166	12	3	166	3	4	17	0	371
2022	158	5	3	171	2	3	17	0	359
2023	157	4	6	157	2	2	15	1	344

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salt Lake Center for Science Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	176	2.0	16.2	44.6
2010	224	12.9	17.3	48.4
2011	288	13.0	22.0	43.8
2012	335	16.2	20.5	62.7
2013	350	18.3	19.0	77.7
2014	379	20.5	18.4	51.2
2015	396	n/a	n/a	47.2
2016	403	n/a	n/a	42.2
2017	401	20.5	19.4	40.4
2018	409	n/a	n/a	40.1
2019	395	24.8	15.9	45.1
2020	390	21.1	18.4	50.3
2021	371	n/a	n/a	43.4
2022	359	21.5	16.6	43.7
2023	344	21.7	15.7	43

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 Center for Science Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	176	2.0	16.2	44.6
2010	224	12.9	17.3	48.4
2011	288	13.0	22.0	43.8
2012	335	16.2	20.5	62.7
2013	350	18.3	19.0	77.7
2014	379	20.5	18.4	51.2
2015	396	n/a	n/a	47.2
2016	403	n/a	n/a	42.2
2017	401	20.5	19.4	40.4
2018	409	n/a	n/a	40.1
2019	395	24.8	15.9	45.1
2020	390	21.1	18.4	50.3
2021	371	n/a	n/a	43.4
2022	359	21.5	16.6	43.7
2023	344	21.7	15.7	43

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 Center for Science Education

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$717 (7.7%)	$8,631 (92.3%)	$9,347

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salt Lake Center for Science Education

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 27^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 75^th of 139 High schools	34.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	54.9	31.8	23.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	54.9	31.8	23.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	50.7	26.1	24.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	50.7	26.1	24.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	43.1	18.7	24.4%
9th Grade Science (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	43.1	18.7	24.4%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	60	51.8	8.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	60	51.8	8.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	44.2	29.8	14.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	44.2	29.8	14.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	51	51.2	0.2%
10th Grade Science (Salt Lake Center for Science Education)	51	51.2	0.2%
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	395	344	12.9%
African American	17	4	76.5%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	157	157
Pacific Islander	9	2	77.8%
White	185	157	15.1%
Two or More Races	18	15	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	43%	2%

Schools Near Salt Lake Center for Science Education

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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)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)		RISE 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	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salt Lake Center for Science Education	Public, Charter	6-12	1400 W Goodwin Ave	Salt Lake City	84116	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake Center for Science Education	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 578-8226	344	22	15.7	43.0%	157 (45.6%)	4 (1.2%)	157 (45.6%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.4%)	48.6	69^th of 138 public high schools	50.0%		45.1	75^th of 139 public high schools	46.0%	6	46.8	36.7	38.9	14.4	56.1	28.8					$9,347	$717	$8,631
West High	Public	7-12	241 N 300 W	Salt Lake City	84103	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake District	No	No	No	No	(801) 578-8500	2,600	118	22.0	50.6%	729 (28.0%)	125 (4.8%)	1,190 (45.8%)	185 (7.1%)	34 (1.3%)	207 (8.0%)	130 (5.0%)	23.4	109^th of 138 public high schools	21.0%		32.2	95^th of 139 public high schools	31.7%	14	28.3	34.5	24.6	20.4	32.3	26.3	93.1	88.4	84.2	92.7	$9,900	$817	$9,083
City Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	555 E 200 S	Salt Lake City	84102	Salt Lake County	City Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 596-8489	116	15	7.6	40.5%	56 (48.3%)	4 (3.4%)	38 (32.8%)	5 (4.3%)	3 (2.6%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.2%)								(n/a)											$12,723	$956	$11,767
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	323	38	8.5	71.8%	55 (17.0%)	20 (6.2%)	196 (60.7%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	39 (12.1%)	9 (2.8%)								(n/a)											$12,027	$931	$11,096
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	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	293	10	30.8	41.6%	108 (36.9%)	13 (4.4%)	147 (50.2%)	7 (2.4%)	3 (1.0%)	6 (2.0%)	9 (3.1%)	8.6	128^th of 138 public high schools	7.2%					(n/a)		23.4		10.4		17.7					$6,896	$971	$5,925
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	1,886	85	22.1	50.7%	646 (34.3%)	96 (5.1%)	868 (46.0%)	90 (4.8%)	20 (1.1%)	108 (5.7%)	58 (3.1%)	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
Roots Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2250 South 1300 West	West Valley City	84119	Salt Lake County	Roots Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 573-8719	211	13	16.1	61.6%	110 (52.1%)	4 (1.9%)	83 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	6 (2.8%)	5 (2.4%)								(n/a)											$9,972	$507	$9,465
East Hollywood High	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	2185 S 3600 W	West Valley City	84119	Salt Lake County	East Hollywood High	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(801) 886-8181	283	17	16.6	48.1%	165 (58.3%)	7 (2.5%)	73 (25.8%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	17 (6.0%)	12 (4.2%)	1.4	138^th of 138 public high schools	0.0%		4.1	136^th of 139 public high schools	2.2%	2		15.4				6.4					$9,356	$712	$8,644
Woods Cross High	Public	10-12	600 W 2200 S	Woods Cross	84087	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	No	(801) 402-4500	1,567	65	24.0	15.6%	1,226 (78.2%)	15 (1.0%)	205 (13.1%)	27 (1.7%)	8 (0.5%)	41 (2.6%)	45 (2.9%)	42.7	80^th of 138 public high schools	42.0%		47.7	70^th of 139 public high schools	49.6%	10		49.1		30.2		18.0					$9,449	$314	$9,135

Frequently Asked Questions about Salt Lake Center for Science Education

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What is the racial makeup of Salt Lake Center for Science Education?

Students at Salt Lake Center for Science Education are 46% White, 46% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Is Salt Lake Center for Science Education a good school?

Salt Lake Center for Science Education ranks 69^th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Salt Lake Center for Science Education?

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Salt Lake Center for Science Education.

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