SALT LAKE ARTS ACADEMY

Salt Lake Arts Academy is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Salt Lake Arts Academy school district, located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT with about 392 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th 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.

Salt Lake Arts Academy (SLArts) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8 in downtown Salt Lake City. The academy is distinguished by its rigorous academic curriculum integrated with a comprehensive arts program. By weaving artistic disciplines—such as visual arts, music, dance, and theater—into the daily educational experience, the school aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and self-expression in a small, supportive community environment.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside academic excellence. Because of its location in the heart of the city, SLArts frequently utilizes Salt Lake’s cultural institutions as extended classrooms, allowing students to engage directly with the professional arts community. With a focus on "the whole child," the academy prepares its middle school students for success in high school by encouraging them to take ownership of their learning and participate actively in both their school and local community.

For more information, contact Salt Lake Arts Academy at (801) 531-1173 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.