Highmark Charter School

2467 EAST SOUTH WEBER DRIVE
SOUTH WEBER, UT 84405

www.hmcharterschool.org/

Charter School 668 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

Highmark Charter School, located in South Weber, Utah, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a specific focus on preparing students for success in the 21st century by emphasizing high academic standards, strong character development, and a "STEM-plus" approach. This curriculum integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with a robust foundation in core subjects, aiming to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a structured learning environment.

The school is well-known for its community-oriented atmosphere and its emphasis on fostering a partnership between teachers, students, and parents. By utilizing a "college-prep" philosophy, Highmark seeks to instill a culture of excellence and personal responsibility from an early age. In addition to its academic rigor, the school places a significant value on character education, ensuring that students are not only achieving high test scores but are also developing the social and ethical skills necessary to contribute positively to their community.

668

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highmark Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	539
Hispanic	87
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
539 (80.8%)
Hispanic
87 (13.0%)
Two or More
31 (4.6%)
Black
6 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Highmark Charter School
Phone:	(801)476-4627
Website:	http://www.hmcharterschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
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

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 91

Grade 9 104