Sterling School

829 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
To provide an accurate summary, it is important to first clarify the current nature of this institution. **Sterling School** in Tooele, Utah, is a specialized educational facility rather than a traditional public K-12 school. It is operated by the Tooele County School District and serves as an **alternative high school program**.

Here is a summary of the school:

Sterling School functions as a flexible, alternative learning environment designed to meet the needs of students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. The program is specifically structured to support students who are at risk of falling behind, offering a more individualized approach to curriculum and credit recovery. By providing a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers, allowing them to remain on track to earn their high school diploma.

Beyond traditional coursework, Sterling School emphasizes a supportive culture that focuses on student retention and personal development. The faculty works closely with students to create personalized education plans, often utilizing blended learning models or self-paced instruction to accommodate varying schedules and needs. The ultimate goal of the institution is to provide a pathway for students to successfully transition to graduation and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether in the workforce, trade programs, or higher education.
829
Total Students
41.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterling School
Demographic Student Count
White607
Hispanic152
Black10
Asian9
Two or More10
American Indian20
Pacific Islander20
  • White
    607 (73.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    152 (18.4 %)
  • American Indian
    20 (2.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    20 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    10 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tooele District
Phone: (435)833-1961
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 216
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 62
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 67
Kindergarten 88
Grade 1 112
Grade 2 106
Grade 3 126
Grade 4 106
Grade 5 100
Grade 6 124

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sterling School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten67
Kindergarten88
Grade 1112
Grade 2106
Grade 3126
Grade 4106
Grade 5100
Grade 6124
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sterling School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41850.4%
Male41049.5%
Not Specified10.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)