North Star Academy

Charter School 526 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

North Star Academy, located in Bluffdale, Utah, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a structured academic environment rooted in the Core Knowledge Sequence, a curriculum designed to provide a comprehensive, content-rich education that builds broad knowledge across history, science, literature, and the arts. Their educational philosophy emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and a strong partnership between students, faculty, and families to foster a supportive learning community.

Beyond its core curriculum, North Star Academy is known for its emphasis on tradition, citizenship, and academic rigor. The school utilizes a standard dress code to promote a professional and focused atmosphere and frequently engages parents in the educational process to ensure student success. By combining high academic expectations with an emphasis on personal responsibility, the school aims to prepare its students not only for high school transition but for long-term success as informed and contributing members of society.

526

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	35
Black	2
Asian	29
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
436 (82.9 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.7 %)
Asian
29 (5.5 %)
Two or More
20 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Star Academy
Phone:	(801)302-9579
Website:	http://www.north-staracademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 54

Grade 9 56