How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ascent Academies of Utah | Jordan District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SALT LAKE CITY, Utah | WEST JORDAN, Utah |
| Total Enrollment | 2,635 | 59,421 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 67 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 22.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ascent Academies of Utah | Jordan District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,030 | $9,748 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| State Revenue | 88.0% | 52.3% |
| Local Revenue | 0.8% | 36.2% |
Ascent Academies of Utah
Federal State Local
Jordan District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ascent Academies of Utah | Jordan District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.6% | 66.4% |
| African American | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.7% | 22.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.5% | 15.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ascent Academies of Utah | Jordan District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 163 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 20 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 554.3:1 | 425.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.4% | 31.0% |
School Types
Ascent Academies of Utah
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 5
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Jordan District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.