Utah International Charter School

3761 South 1100 East
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106

Charter School 244 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Utah International Charter School, located in South Salt Lake, is a specialized secondary school (grades 7–12) designed to serve a diverse student population, with a particular focus on refugees and immigrants. The school is built on the philosophy that all students, regardless of their background or English proficiency, deserve a rigorous and supportive academic environment. By maintaining small class sizes and a personalized learning approach, the school aims to bridge language gaps while ensuring students meet high academic standards necessary for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic core, the school places a strong emphasis on global citizenship and social-emotional development. The curriculum is intentionally designed to integrate language acquisition with core content areas, fostering an environment where cultural diversity is viewed as a significant strength. By combining community-based support services with a college-preparatory focus, Utah International seeks to empower its students to become active, informed, and successful participants in both the local community and the global workforce.

244

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Utah International Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	34
Black	101
Asian	17
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
101 (41.4%)
White
89 (36.5%)
Hispanic
34 (13.9%)
Asian
17 (7.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Utah International Charter School
Phone:	(385)290-1306
Website:	http://utahinternational.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 12

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 27

Grade 9 31

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 47

Grade 12 50