SUMMIT ACADEMY - INDEPENDENCE

Summit Academy - Independence is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Summit Academy school district, located in BLUFFDALE, UT with about 945 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Summit Academy – Independence, located in Bluffdale, Utah, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through ninth grade. As part of the broader Summit Academy network, the school focuses on a rigorous academic program rooted in the "Classical Education" model. This approach emphasizes the development of strong foundational skills, critical thinking, and a comprehensive understanding of history, literature, and the arts, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

The school places a significant emphasis on building character and fostering a supportive, structured learning environment. By maintaining smaller class sizes and promoting active parent involvement, Summit Academy – Independence seeks to create a community-focused atmosphere where individual student growth is prioritized. Through its blend of traditional academic instruction and character development, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are equipped with the knowledge and moral framework necessary for future leadership.

For more information, contact Summit Academy - Independence at (801) 987-8755 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15327 S. Noell Nelson Drive
BLUFFDALE, UT 84065
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SUMMIT ACADEMY - INDEPENDENCE is a public Title I Charter school in BLUFFDALE, UT with about 945 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Utah

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
USBE
District:
Summit Academy
Total Students:
945
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 945 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SUMMIT ACADEMY - INDEPENDENCE is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.7%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
3.3%
Black or African American
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.