How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ascent Academies of Utah | Emery District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Salt Lake City, Utah | Huntington, Utah |
| Total Enrollment | 2,635 | 2,230 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 17:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ascent Academies of Utah | Emery District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,743 | $14,633 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| State Revenue | 88.0% | 36.4% |
| Local Revenue | 0.8% | 53.5% |
Ascent Academies of Utah
Federal State Local
Emery District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ascent Academies of Utah | Emery District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.6% | 82.1% |
| African American | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.7% | 15.3% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 1.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.7% | 36.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ascent Academies of Utah | Emery District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 520.3:1 | 295.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.4% | 40.2% |
School Types
Ascent Academies of Utah
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 5
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Emery District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.