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Beehive Science & Technology Academy

2165 East 9400 South, SANDY, UT 84093Beehive Science & Technology Academy →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Charter
366
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$55,157
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 284% vs nat'l
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 28% vs nat'l
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 366 students in grades 06–12 in SANDY, Utah.
284% above average funding
District spends $55,157 per pupil, 284% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Beehive Science & Technology Academy is a mid-sized high in SANDY, Utah, serving grades 06–12 with 366 students. The district invests $55,157 per student — 284% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Beehive Science & Technology Academy

366
Total Students
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution218 male · 147 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 68 students
Student Composition
18%
58%
14%
Asian18%
White58%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black3%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490002301060

Academic Outcomes at Beehive Science & Technology Academy

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE80
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
86%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84093

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$55,157Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$55,157
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$24,269
Student Support$10,480
Administration$6,619
Operations$8,274
Other$5,516
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $55,157 spent per student, an estimated $24,435 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
80%
State government
79.9%
Local (property tax)
12.0%
Federal programs
8.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $55,157/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountySalt Lake County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictBeehive Science & Technology Academy →
Phone: (801)576-0070
NCES ID: 490002301060
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SANDY seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Beehive Science & Technology Academy
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District School Rankings
Location
2165 East 9400 South, SANDY, UT 84093
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.