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Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

867 South 800 West, PLEASANT GROVE, UT 84062Spectrum Academy →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
723
Students
Total enrolled
$19,600
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 37% vs nat'l
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 31% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 723 students in grades KG–12 in PLEASANT GROVE, Utah.
37% above average funding
District spends $19,600 per pupil, 37% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is a large other in PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, serving grades KG–12 with 723 students. The district invests $19,600 per student — 37% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

723
Total Students
10.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
27%
Free Lunch
68
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution530 male · 191 female
74%
26%
Male 74%Female 26%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility27%
National avg 52% · 192 students
Student Composition
81%
10%
Asian1%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black1%
Multiracial6%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490004201464

Academic Outcomes at Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 66th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84062

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,600Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,600
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,624
Student Support$3,724
Administration$2,352
Operations$2,940
Other$1,960
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,600 spent per student, an estimated $8,683 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
88%
State government
88.4%
Local (property tax)
1.4%
Federal programs
10.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,600/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • 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
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyUtah County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictSpectrum Academy →
Phone: (801)785-9019
NCES ID: 490004201464
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PLEASANT GROVE seeking a charter 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 Spectrum Academy
Other
Spectrum Academy - NSL
838 students · KG–12
● 45 opp29% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
867 South 800 West, PLEASANT GROVE, UT 84062
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.

Other
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.