SALT LAKE SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts school district, located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 263 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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.

The Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts (SLSPA) is a public charter high school located in Salt Lake City that offers a specialized, arts-integrated curriculum. Unlike traditional high schools, SLSPA focuses on providing intensive training in the performing arts—including dance, music, theater, and technical production—alongside a rigorous academic program that meets all state graduation requirements. The school is designed to cultivate a creative community where students are encouraged to pursue their artistic passions while maintaining high standards of scholarly achievement.

The school operates on a philosophy that emphasizes artistic discipline, collaboration, and personal growth. By blending professional-level arts instruction with a college-preparatory academic track, SLSPA aims to prepare students for both higher education and professional careers in the arts and beyond. Its urban location in Salt Lake City allows students to take advantage of the local arts scene, providing a unique environment for aspiring performers to develop their craft within a supportive and inclusive educational setting.

For more information, contact Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts at (801) 466-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2291 S 2000 E
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106
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SALT LAKE SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is a public Title I Charter school in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 263 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Utah

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Salt Lake District
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
263
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
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 263 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SALT LAKE SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.2%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Black or African American
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
65.4%
Male
34.6%

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.