American Academy of Innovation

5410 W South Jordan Parkway
SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84009

www.aaiutah.org

Charter School 373 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The American Academy of Innovation (AAI) is a tuition-free public charter school located in South Jordan, Utah, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school distinguishes itself through a project-based learning model that emphasizes hands-on experience, critical thinking, and the practical application of academic concepts. By integrating career and technical education (CTE) into its curriculum, AAI aims to prepare students not just for college, but for the demands of the modern workforce, encouraging them to solve real-world problems in collaborative environments.

Beyond its academic curriculum, AAI is noted for its focus on innovation and global citizenship. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, offering students opportunities to explore diverse interests—ranging from engineering and robotics to the arts—while fostering a sense of community. With a commitment to small class sizes and a culture of mentorship, the American Academy of Innovation seeks to equip its students with the technical skills, creative confidence, and character necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global economy.

373

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Academy of Innovation
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	52
Black	6
Asian	12
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
285 (76.4%)
Hispanic
52 (13.9%)
Two or More
14 (3.8%)
Asian
12 (3.2%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	American Academy of Innovation
Phone:	(801)810-4786
Website:	http://www.aaiutah.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 32

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 47

Grade 9 72

Grade 10 60

Grade 11 74

Grade 12 39