Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts

2291 S 2000 E
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106

www.saltlakespa.org

Charter School 203 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts (SLSPA) is a public charter high school located in Salt Lake City that offers a specialized, arts-integrated curriculum. Unlike traditional high schools, SLSPA focuses on providing intensive training in the performing arts—including dance, music, theater, and technical production—alongside a rigorous academic program that meets all state graduation requirements. The school is designed to cultivate a creative community where students are encouraged to pursue their artistic passions while maintaining high standards of scholarly achievement.

The school operates on a philosophy that emphasizes artistic discipline, collaboration, and personal growth. By blending professional-level arts instruction with a college-preparatory academic track, SLSPA aims to prepare students for both higher education and professional careers in the arts and beyond. Its urban location in Salt Lake City allows students to take advantage of the local arts scene, providing a unique environment for aspiring performers to develop their craft within a supportive and inclusive educational setting.

203

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	29
Black	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
160 (79.2%)
Hispanic
29 (14.4%)
Two or More
10 (5.0%)
Black
2 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts
Phone:	(801)466-6700
Website:	http://www.saltlakespa.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 51

Grade 10 58

Grade 11 47

Grade 12 47