Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
High· 23 schools in district

Slate Canyon

1991 S STATE, PROVO, UT 84606Provo District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
15
Students
Total enrolled
25%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 71% vs nat'l
$13,633
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
3.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 78% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 15 students in grades 07–12 in PROVO, Utah.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,633 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Slate Canyon is a small high in PROVO, Utah, serving grades 07–12 with 15 students. The district invests $13,633 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 20% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The 25% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Slate Canyon

15
Total Students
3.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
20%
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution15 male · 0 female
100%
Male 100%Female 0%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility20%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
40%
40%
Asian7%
White40%
Hispanic / Latino40%
Black7%
Native American7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490081000858

Academic Outcomes at Slate Canyon

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
LT50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
25%
State avg
86%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84606

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,633Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,633
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,999
Student Support$2,590
Administration$1,636
Operations$2,045
Other$1,363
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,633 spent per student, an estimated $6,039 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
39%
State government
45.8%
Local (property tax)
39.2%
Federal programs
15.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 20% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lakeview SchoolEdgemont SchoolTimpanogos SchoolWestridge School
+9 more
↓
Middle
Centennial MiddleDixon Middle
↓
High School
Timpview HighProvo HighIndependence HighProvo Adult Education
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyUtah County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictProvo District →
Phone: (801)374-4830
NCES ID: 490081000858
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PROVO seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Provo District
High
Timpview High
2,341 students · 09–12
● 47 opp27% FRL
High
Provo High
1,988 students · 07–12
37% FRL
Mid
Centennial Middle
1,094 students · 07–08
● 47 opp33% FRL
Mid
Dixon Middle
936 students · 07–08
46% FRL
Elem
Lakeview School
695 students · KG–06
33% FRL
Elem
Edgemont School
634 students · KG–06
● 47 opp23% FRL
Elem
Timpanogos School
627 students · KG–06
61% FRL
Elem
Westridge School
623 students · KG–06
● 47 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1991 S STATE, PROVO, UT 84606
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.