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Spectrum Academy

Utah · Public School District
2
Schools
1,561
Students
$19,600
Per-Pupil Spend
+37% nat'l
28.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
74.5%
Graduation Rate
-12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Spectrum Academy is a public school district in Utah serving 1,561 students across 2 schools. 2 of its schools are charter schools. Its graduation rate of 74.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,600 is above average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (2)
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Spectrum Academy - NSLCharterKG–12838
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant GroveCharterKG–12723
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,600+37% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
88%
State
88.4%
Local (property tax)
1.4%
Federal
10.2%

State funding accounts for 88% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
1,561
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,600 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.5%, graduation is 12.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spectrum Academy?
Spectrum Academy has 2 public schools, serving a total of 1,561 students.
What is the graduation rate for Spectrum Academy?
The graduation rate is 74.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Spectrum Academy spend per student?
Spectrum Academy spends $19,600 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Spectrum Academy?
28% of students in Spectrum Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Spectrum Academy?
Yes — 2 of the 2 schools in Spectrum Academy are charter schools.
What grade levels does Spectrum Academy serve?
Spectrum Academy serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Spectrum Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Spectrum Academy is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.