Life Skills Academy

63 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

Canyons Transition Academy, located in Sandy, Utah, is a specialized educational program within the Canyons School District designed to support young adults, typically aged 18 to 22, who have developmental disabilities. The academy focuses on bridging the gap between high school and independent adult life by providing individualized instruction in functional life skills. Rather than a traditional classroom setting, the school emphasizes community-based learning, helping students develop the practical tools necessary to navigate the world with greater autonomy.

The curriculum at the academy is highly personalized, focusing on key areas such as vocational training, social competence, independent living, and community participation. Students are often involved in work-based learning opportunities and internships that help them gain real-world job experience and prepare for future employment. By partnering with local businesses and organizations, Canyons Transition Academy fosters an environment where students can build confidence and independence, ultimately striving to ensure a successful and meaningful transition into adulthood and the workforce.

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Life Skills Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	1

White
42 (66.7%)
Hispanic
15 (23.8%)
Asian
3 (4.8%)
Black
2 (3.2%)
Two or More
1 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-5467
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 12 63