Pacific Heritage Academy

Charter School 316 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pacific Heritage Academy (PHA) is a public charter school located in Salt Lake City, Utah, that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a commitment to a "whole-child" educational philosophy, which emphasizes a blend of rigorous academic standards and character development. By integrating community-based learning with a strong focus on cultural awareness and global citizenship, PHA aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in both high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is characterized by its small-school environment, which fosters strong relationships between staff, students, and families. Pacific Heritage Academy places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community collaboration, viewing education as a partnership. Through its dedicated mission to cultivate inquisitive, responsible, and engaged learners, the academy seeks to address the diverse needs of its student population while promoting a supportive culture that celebrates academic achievement and personal growth.

316

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacific Heritage Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	162
Black	9
Asian	28
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	58

Hispanic
162 (51.4 %)
Pacific Islander
58 (18.4 %)
White
37 (11.7 %)
Asian
28 (8.9 %)
Two or More
20 (6.3 %)
Black
9 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pacific Heritage Academy
Phone:	(801)363-1892
Website:	http://phlearning.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 42