American Academy of Innovation

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South Jordan, Utah - 1 schools

An equity score of 61/100 ranks American Academy of Innovation #37 of 147 districts in Utah (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,605 per pupil, American Academy of Innovation ranks #60 of 155 Utah districts by per-pupil spending (Utah districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

408
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,605
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

American Academy of Innovation operates 1 public schools serving 408 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Salt Lake County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,605 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 155 Utah districts by per-pupil spending. See how Utah compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 3.6% local, 78.8% state, and 17.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 61/100, ranked #37 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 186.5:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 59.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.4% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is American Academy of Innovation, enrolling 373 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

American Academy of Innovation accounts for 91.4% of all American Academy of Innovation student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of American Academy of Innovation a distant remainder — means American Academy of Innovation-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

American Academy of Innovation student-counselor ratio is 187:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

American Academy of Innovation chronic absenteeism rate is 59.8% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.6%
Federal
78.8%
State
3.6%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
37 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in American Academy of Innovation.

White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 3.2%
Multiracial 3.8%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

186.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
59.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in American Academy of Innovation

School Enrollment
American Academy of Innovation
Charter
373

How American Academy of Innovation Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Utah districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Navigator Pointe Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Salt Lake Arts Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to American Academy of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in American Academy of Innovation?

American Academy of Innovation has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 408 students.

How much does American Academy of Innovation spend per student?

American Academy of Innovation spends $9,605 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #37 in Utah.

What is the demographic composition of American Academy of Innovation?

American Academy of Innovation students are 76.4% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% Asian, 1.6% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for American Academy of Innovation?

American Academy of Innovation has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #37 out of 147 districts in Utah.