Serving 861 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Spectrum Academy - Nsl ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spectrum Academy - Nsl ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Spectrum Academy - Nsl's student population of 861 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spectrum Academy - Nsl ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spectrum Academy - Nsl is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#902 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spectrum Academy - Nsl's ranking?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl is ranked #902 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Spectrum Academy - Nsl often compared to?
Spectrum Academy - Nslis often viewed alongside schools like Wasatch Peak Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
The graduation rate of Spectrum Academy - Nsl is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
861 students attend Spectrum Academy - Nsl.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Spectrum Academy - Nsl students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spectrum Academy - Nsl?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spectrum Academy - Nsl offer ?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Spectrum Academy - Nsl part of?
Spectrum Academy - Nsl is part of Spectrum Academy School District.
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