Salt Lake Center for Science Education

1400 W GOODWIN AVE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

slcse.slcschools.org

Charter School 344 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Salt Lake Center for Science Education (SLCSE), located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Salt Lake City, is a specialized secondary school operated by the Salt Lake City School District. The institution is recognized for its rigorous academic environment that focuses heavily on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By fostering a partnership with local universities and research organizations, the school provides students with unique opportunities for hands-on field research, laboratory experience, and direct engagement with scientific professionals, which distinguishes it from a traditional high school curriculum.

Beyond its focus on science, SLCSE is characterized by its inclusive community and commitment to college readiness. The school maintains a smaller, more intimate learning environment that emphasizes personalized instruction and student-led inquiry. By blending academic challenge with a supportive culture, the Salt Lake Center for Science Education prepares its diverse student body for post-secondary success, aiming to cultivate the next generation of innovators and researchers through critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

344

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salt Lake Center for Science Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	157
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
157 (45.8 %)
Hispanic
157 (45.8 %)
Two or More
15 (4.4 %)
Asian
6 (1.7 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salt Lake Center for Science Education
Phone:	(801)578-8226
Website:	http://slcse.slcschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Grade 9 100

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 79

Grade 12 72