Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan

www.AscentUtah.org

Charter School 761 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) in West Jordan is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-9. The school is part of a small network of Utah charter schools that utilizes the "Schoolwide Enrichment Model" (SEM). This educational philosophy focuses on providing challenging, high-end learning opportunities for all students, with an emphasis on developing individual talents and promoting academic excellence through a structured, rigorous curriculum.

The West Jordan campus places a strong focus on building a supportive community culture, characterized by a commitment to character development and academic accountability. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close partnerships between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to create an environment where students are prepared for high school and beyond. As a charter school, it operates with a specific charter mandate to provide a specialized educational experience that differs from the traditional local district model, prioritizing parental involvement and a mission-driven academic approach.

761

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	345
Black	20
Asian	14
Two or More	26
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
345 (45.3%)
White
343 (45.1%)
Two or More
26 (3.4%)
Black
20 (2.6%)
Asian
14 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)

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:	Ascent Academies of Utah
Phone:	(385)275-0909
Website:	http://www.AscentUtah.org
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 72

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 81

Grade 9 52