Venture Academy

Summary:

Venture Academy is an alternative public charter school in Ms City, Utah that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a total enrollment of 779 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While Venture Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.1, which may provide more individualized attention, the school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Venture Academy students proficient or better in RISE/English Language Arts ranged from 23.9% (5th grade) to 37.5% (3rd grade), compared to the state averages of 48.3% (5th grade) and 46.7% (3rd grade). Similarly, in RISE/Mathematics, Venture Academy's proficiency rates ranged from 16.4% (6th grade) to 37.7% (4th grade), while the state averages were 35.6% (6th grade) and 49.1% (3rd grade). Additionally, Venture Academy has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 17.51% to 29.78% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby charter schools, such as Quest Academy and Ogden Preparatory Academy, Venture Academy's test scores are generally lower, with these schools having higher proficiency rates in most grade levels and subject areas. However, Venture Academy's smaller student-teacher ratio may suggest a more personalized learning environment, which could be an area of focus for the school to improve academic performance and address the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 495 N 1500 W
       Ms City, UT  84404


(801) 393-3900

District: Venture Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
463rd of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,749 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  779

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
Hispanic:
17.1%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Compare Details Venture Academy ranks worse than 82.5% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Venture Academy ranks worse than 84.3% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.08. (See more...)
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Compare Details Venture Academy ranks worse than 83.3% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.82. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Venture Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Venture Academy is $6,749.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Venture Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Venture Academy 463rd of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Venture Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Venture Academy 177th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Venture Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Venture Academy 115th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Venture Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Venture Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Venture Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 28.03 413th 509 18.9%
2010 28.04 422nd 518 18.5%
2011 47.29 358th 563 36.4%
2012 44.35 389th 579 32.8%
2013 54.86 309th 576 46.4%
2014 50.27 256th 509 49.7%
2015 35.45 373rd 537 30.5%
2016 21.34 442nd 533 17.1%
2017 31.12 380th 526 27.8%
2018 39.75 340th 528 35.6%
2019 33.35 397th 572 30.6%
2021 28.29 412th 559 26.3%
2022 17.62 456th 551 17.2%
2023 11.82 505th 561 10.0%
2024 17.95 463rd 561 17.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Venture Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.37 428th 435 1.6%
2023 1.71 424th 428 0.9%
2024 4.03 421st 429 1.9%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Venture Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 41.79 152nd 205 25.9%
2010 26.39 173rd 201 13.9%
2011 43.16 164th 222 26.1%
2012 45.89 171st 238 28.2%
2013 50.95 157th 243 35.4%
2014 35.71 134th 185 27.6%
2015 41.24 128th 210 39.0%
2016 27.72 165th 209 21.1%
2017 23.16 167th 206 18.9%
2018 27.60 131st 172 23.8%
2019 25.72 173rd 222 22.1%
2021 32.29 149th 213 30.0%
2022 23.46 165th 209 21.1%
2023 24.00 163rd 216 24.5%
2024 17.08 177th 210 15.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Venture Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.64 166th 191 13.1%
2023 17.96 162nd 191 15.2%
2024 9.08 172nd 183 6.0%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Venture Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 82.32 7th 148 95.3%
2010 76.34 4th 153 97.4%
2011 62.91 19th 164 88.4%
2012 45.38 92nd 166 44.6%
2013 45.99 97th 167 41.9%
2014 21.52 99th 120 17.5%
2015 21.08 107th 131 18.3%
2016 18.87 105th 129 18.6%
2017 32.49 87th 125 30.4%
2018 17.91 103rd 123 16.3%
2019 25.68 103rd 136 24.3%
2021 24.62 104th 129 19.4%
2022 19.38 113th 131 13.7%
2023 18.40 116th 139 16.5%
2024 20.82 115th 138 16.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Venture Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.23 116th 123 5.7%
2023 9.90 115th 122 5.7%
2024 16.03 107th 123 13.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Venture Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 393 2 4 15 1 n/a n/a 3 418
2010 421 1 3 20 0 n/a n/a 49 494
2011 432 4 3 22 0 0 9 0 470
2012 447 4 0 25 0 0 12 0 488
2013 523 5 3 48 0 2 14 0 595
2014 621 5 2 70 3 2 18 0 721
2015 670 5 4 77 0 2 18 0 776
2016 687 3 4 77 2 1 19 0 793
2017 670 3 4 81 2 1 16 0 777
2018 760 2 8 15 2 0 16 0 803
2019 673 2 5 67 2 0 18 0 767
2020 658 3 6 99 2 3 6 0 777
2021 621 6 6 100 2 6 3 0 744
2022 616 3 2 124 0 4 4 1 754
2023 623 3 3 133 0 6 10 1 779

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 Venture Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 418 1.7 21.6 n/a
2010 494 22.1 22.3 38.4
2011 470 20.5 22.8 30
2012 488 23.0 21.2 42.4
2013 595 26.8 22.1 47.6
2014 721 34.4 20.9 34.1
2015 776 n/a n/a 33.6
2016 793 n/a n/a 39.3
2017 777 34.4 22.5 33.5
2018 803 n/a n/a 32.1
2019 767 41.7 18.3 29.9
2020 777 37.7 20.5 32.7
2021 744 n/a n/a 24.1
2022 754 43.2 17.4 17.5
2023 779 42.9 18.1 29.8

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 Venture Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 418 1.7 21.6 n/a
2010 494 22.1 22.3 38.4
2011 470 20.5 22.8 30
2012 488 23.0 21.2 42.4
2013 595 26.8 22.1 47.6
2014 721 34.4 20.9 34.1
2015 776 n/a n/a 33.6
2016 793 n/a n/a 39.3
2017 777 34.4 22.5 33.5
2018 803 n/a n/a 32.1
2019 767 41.7 18.3 29.9
2020 777 37.7 20.5 32.7
2021 744 n/a n/a 24.1
2022 754 43.2 17.4 17.5
2023 779 42.9 18.1 29.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Venture Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $462 (6.8%) $6,287 (93.2%) $6,749

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Venture Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 397th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 505th of 561 Elementary schools
 20.6%
Ranks 173rd of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 163rd of 216 Middle schools
 2.5%
Ranks 103rd of 136 High schoolsRanks 116th of 139 High schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)22.429.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)22.429.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)18.819.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)18.819.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)52.421.5
 30.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)52.421.5
 30.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)5026.2
 23.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)5026.2
 23.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Venture Academy)23.828.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade Science (Venture Academy)23.828.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)4943.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)4943.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)5021.4
 28.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)5021.4
 28.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Venture Academy)41.728.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (Venture Academy)41.728.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)42.625
 17.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)42.625
 17.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)2010.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)2010.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Venture Academy)52.536.2
 16.3%
   6th Grade Science (Venture Academy)52.536.2
 16.3%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)37.534.5
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)37.534.5
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)46.437.9
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)46.437.9
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Venture Academy)28.630.5
 1.9%
   7th Grade Science (Venture Academy)28.630.5
 1.9%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)32.736.9
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)32.736.9
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)20.828.6
 7.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)20.828.6
 7.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Venture Academy)21.842.2
 20.4%
   8th Grade Science (Venture Academy)21.842.2
 20.4%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)44.438.9
 5.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)44.438.9
 5.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)4015.9
 24.1%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)4015.9
 24.1%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (Venture Academy)2525.8
 0.8%
   9th Grade Science (Venture Academy)2525.8
 0.8%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)35.737.5
 1.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Venture Academy)35.737.5
 1.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)49.545.3
 4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)25.65.1
 20.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Venture Academy)25.65.1
 20.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)36.327.7
 8.6%
10th Grade Science (Venture Academy)21.217.1
 4.1%
   10th Grade Science (Venture Academy)21.217.1
 4.1%
   10th Grade Science (Utah)3332.2
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students767779
 1.6%
African American23
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic67133
 98.5%
Pacific Islander06
White673623
 7.4%
Two or More Races1810
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.9%29.8%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 779 students attended Venture Academy.

Students at Venture Academy are 80% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Venture Academy ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Utah alternative schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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