ASCENT ACADEMIES OF UTAH WEST JORDAN
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Ascent Academies of Utah school district, located in WEST JORDAN, UT with about 811 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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.
Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) in West Jordan is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-9. The school is part of a small network of Utah charter schools that utilizes the "Schoolwide Enrichment Model" (SEM). This educational philosophy focuses on providing challenging, high-end learning opportunities for all students, with an emphasis on developing individual talents and promoting academic excellence through a structured, rigorous curriculum.
The West Jordan campus places a strong focus on building a supportive community culture, characterized by a commitment to character development and academic accountability. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close partnerships between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to create an environment where students are prepared for high school and beyond. As a charter school, it operates with a specific charter mandate to provide a specialized educational experience that differs from the traditional local district model, prioritizing parental involvement and a mission-driven academic approach.
For more information, contact Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan at (385) 275-0909 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST JORDAN, UT 84081
(385) 275-0909
http://www.AscentUtah.org
ASCENT ACADEMIES OF UTAH WEST JORDAN is a public Title I Charter school in WEST JORDAN, UT with about 811 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Utah
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
USBE - District:
- Ascent Academies of Utah
- Total Students:
- 811
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 811 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ASCENT ACADEMIES OF UTAH WEST JORDAN is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.