Salt Lake Academy High School

Salt Lake Academy High School is an active, independent charter district situated at 14787 S. Academy Parkway in Herriman, Utah. Operating a single specialized campus within the large suburban landscape of the Salt Lake City-Murray metropolitan area, the district functions as its own local educational agency for federal programs while focusing exclusively on secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12. For the 2024–2025 school year, the academy serves a total student body of 403 pupils, thoughtfully distributed across all high school cohorts with 111 ninth-graders, 112 tenth-graders, 96 eleventh-graders, and 84 seniors. The student population features a diverse cultural background—primarily comprising Hispanic (235 students) and White (128 students) demographics alongside Black, multiracial, Asian, and Pacific Islander learners—and maintains a unique student profile consisting of 302 male and 101 female students.

Academic programming and student development are supported by a strong operational workforce totaling nearly 83 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The instructional core includes approximately 43 FTE teachers and 3 instructional aides, creating a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of under ten to one that enables individual mentorship and specialized classroom attention. Additionally, a dedicated support staff of over 37 FTE positions helps ensure robust administrative oversight, guidance services, and daily campus operations. For families seeking an individualized high school environment and researchers studying public charter models, Salt Lake Academy High School presents a compelling example of a focused, community-anchored secondary institution in suburban Utah.