Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

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Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi ranks 99 th of 561 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is a public charter school located in Lehi, Utah, serving grades KG-9 with a total enrollment of 584 students. The school is part of the Ascent Academies of Utah district, which is ranked 51 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi consistently outperforms the Ascent Academies of Utah district and the state of Utah in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 60.1%, compared to 42.5% for the Ascent Academies of Utah district and 46.7% for the state. The school also has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (23.8% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average. When compared to nearby charter and public schools, such as Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove and North Star Academy, Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The school's student demographics show a higher percentage of White students (71.58%) compared to the state average of Utah (46.7% in 2023-2024), as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (17.47%) compared to the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2022-2023 is also higher than the nearby schools, which range from 10.6:1 to 21.3:1. These factors may contribute to the school's success, but the consistent performance across multiple years indicates a strong educational program and dedicated staff.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-9

2199 W 900 N
Lehi, UT 84043

(385) 374-9641

District: Ascent Academies of Utah

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,833

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 584

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.6%

Hispanic:

17.5%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi ranks better than 82.4% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.48. (See more...)

Compare Details Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi ranks better than 74.8% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.21. (See more...)

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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is $6,833. 1 alternative schools in the Ascent Academies of Utah School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi:

SchoolDigger ranks Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi 99^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi 53^rd of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi in the ranking list.)

Ascent Academies of Utah:

SchoolDigger ranks Ascent Academies of Utah 51^st of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2019	57.37	245^th	572	57.2%
2021	69.65	157^th	559	71.9%
2022	70.79	145^th	551	73.7%
2023	70.81	142^nd	561	74.7%
2024	78.48	99^th	561	82.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	74.25	92^nd	435	78.9%
2023	53.01	191^st	428	55.4%
2024	71.87	98^th	429	77.2%

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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 Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2019	49.63	120^th	222	45.9%
2021	79.31	28^th	213	86.9%
2022	90.37	7^th	209	96.7%
2023	76.22	38^th	216	82.4%
2024	72.21	53^rd	210	74.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	89.48	6^th	191	96.9%
2023	65.30	55^th	191	71.2%

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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 Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	459	9	15	52	4	5	18	562
2017	429	8	9	63	3	3	18	533
2018	457	9	11	93	3	2	18	593
2019	491	10	10	82	3	3	36	635
2020	469	9	9	79	2	6	27	601
2021	401	9	7	76	3	6	27	529
2022	384	8	16	79	2	8	23	520
2023	418	6	15	102	3	7	33	584

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

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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 Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	562	n/a	n/a	24
2017	533	n/a	n/a	28
2018	593	n/a	n/a	31
2019	635	31.4	20.1	28.3
2020	601	34.3	17.4	21.1
2021	529	n/a	n/a	19.1
2022	520	32.3	16.0	16.5
2023	584	34.2	17.0	23.8

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 Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	562	n/a	n/a	24
2017	533	n/a	n/a	28
2018	593	n/a	n/a	31
2019	635	31.4	20.1	28.3
2020	601	34.3	17.4	21.1
2021	529	n/a	n/a	19.1
2022	520	32.3	16.0	16.5
2023	584	34.2	17.0	23.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$387 (5.7%)	$6,446 (94.3%)	$6,833

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 245^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 142^nd of 561 Elementary schools	17.5%
Ranks 120^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 38^th of 216 Middle schools	36.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	44.3	41.9	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ascent Academies of Utah)	44.6	29.9	14.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	41	42	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ascent Academies of Utah)	49.4	31.1	18.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	41.5	50.1	8.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ascent Academies of Utah)	30.7	37.1	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	64.6	61.2	3.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ascent Academies of Utah)	43.6	40.6	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	53.8	55.2	1.4%
4th Grade Science (Ascent Academies of Utah)	32	39.2	7.2%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	55.2	65.3	10.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ascent Academies of Utah)	35.9	43.4	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	55.2	62.6	7.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ascent Academies of Utah)	35.9	39.2	3.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	65.5	73	7.5%
5th Grade Science (Ascent Academies of Utah)	37.9	43	5.1%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	53.1	51.8	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ascent Academies of Utah)	39	38	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	33.9	51.8	17.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ascent Academies of Utah)	30	34.8	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	59.4	71.9	12.5%
6th Grade Science (Ascent Academies of Utah)	43.7	48.1	4.4%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	48.9	46	2.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ascent Academies of Utah)	38.4	39.5	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	40	63.9	23.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ascent Academies of Utah)	41	45.3	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi)	35.4	49	13.6%
7th Grade Science (Ascent Academies of Utah)	27.7	39.2	11.5%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	635	584	8%
African American	10	6	40%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	10	15	50%
Hispanic	82	102	24.4%
Pacific Islander	3	7	133.3%
White	491	418	14.9%
Two or More Races	36	33	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.3%	23.8%	4.5%

Schools Near Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)						RISE Mathematics (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 ()	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
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	2199 W 900 N	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Ascent Academies of Utah	Yes	No	No	No	(385) 374-9641	584	34	17.0	23.8%	418 (71.6%)	6 (1.0%)	102 (17.5%)	15 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.2%)	33 (5.7%)								(n/a)							60.1	43.1	69.4	57.4	44.4	50.0	68.8	58.5	74.2	38.5	60.0		63.1	87.2	71.8	51.1	65.0	$6,833	$387	$6,446
Lakeview Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	527 W 400 N	Saratoga Springs	84045	Utah County	Lakeview Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 331-6788	1,010	48	21.0	11.2%	838 (83.0%)	4 (0.4%)	112 (11.1%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	39 (3.9%)								(n/a)	51.8		38.5		44.6		39.7	47.6	49.5	57.6	35.9	49.0	45.6	52.5	40.2	48.9	45.8	37.2	56.5	57.3	74.0	41.5	44.0	$6,029	$256	$5,772
Horizon School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	682 W 210 N	Saratoga Springs	84045	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8728	142	11	12.7	23.9%	112 (78.9%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (13.4%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)																								$16,964	$2,339	$14,625
Renaissance Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	3435 N 1120 E	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Renaissance Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 768-4202	768	46	16.7	10.8%	461 (60.0%)	4 (0.5%)	171 (22.3%)	43 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	86 (11.2%)								(n/a)							50.0	58.5	48.1	61.8	54.8		56.7	69.7	55.8	64.1	54.8		58.4	65.8	66.2	71.5		$6,068	$189	$5,879
Summit Academy High School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	14942 S 560 West	Bluffdale	84065	Salt Lake County	Summit Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(801) 495-3272	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	50.4	49.0	27.5	20.6	46.9	31.2
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	500	26	19.3	42.6%	443 (88.6%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.6%)	4 (0.8%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)								(n/a)							28.6	22.2	23.4				32.7	24.4	14.9				20.0	21.3				$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	227	19	12.2	32.6%	162 (71.4%)	4 (1.8%)	35 (15.4%)	9 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (4.0%)	7 (3.1%)								(n/a)																								$21,036	$724	$20,313
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	915	43	21.3	17.7%	722 (78.9%)	8 (0.9%)	117 (12.8%)	16 (1.7%)	4 (0.4%)	7 (0.8%)	41 (4.5%)								(n/a)	61.6		43.1		54.3		71.3	71.6	64.6	60.0	65.7	61.9	70.6	82.7	68.0	53.3	63.2	50.6	75.3	70.9	71.4	58.8	65.7	$6,459	$348	$6,112
Mountainville Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	195 S Main	Alpine	84004	Utah County	Mountainville Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 756-9805	801	39	20.4	7.7%	658 (82.1%)	11 (1.4%)	68 (8.5%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	49 (6.1%)								(n/a)							61.2	58.1	64.2	51.4			74.5	61.2	67.0	39.8			60.0	64.9	62.5			$6,102	$171	$5,931
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	723	68	10.6	26.6%	586 (81.1%)	8 (1.1%)	71 (9.8%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	41 (5.7%)								(n/a)	27.5	42.9	17.0	14.6	42.8	28.6	33.3		29.6	36.6	31.4	39.1	26.2		23.8	22.0	14.6	25.0		34.1	36.6	25.9	46.7	$11,673	$221	$11,452

Frequently Asked Questions about Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

What is the racial makeup of Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi?

Students at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi are 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

How many students attend Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi?

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi.

Is Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi a good school?

Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi ranks 99^th of 561 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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