Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi

lehi.ascentutah.org/

Charter School 584 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) in Lehi is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students from kindergarten through ninth grade. The school is part of a network of academies that emphasizes a "School of Excellence" model, focusing on high academic standards and a rigorous curriculum. Its educational approach is built upon the "Accelerated Reader" and "Saxon Math" programs, aiming to provide students with a strong foundation in core subjects while fostering a disciplined and structured learning environment.

Beyond core academics, Ascent Academies of Utah places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school operates under a framework that encourages student responsibility, leadership, and parental partnership, often requiring high levels of family engagement. By combining traditional instructional methods with a focus on holistic student growth, the Lehi campus seeks to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a supportive and focused school culture.

584

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	102
Black	6
Asian	15
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

White
418 (71.6 %)
Hispanic
102 (17.5 %)
Two or More
33 (5.7 %)
Asian
15 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.2 %)
Black
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Ascent Academies of Utah
Phone:	(385)374-9641
Website:	http://lehi.ascentutah.org/
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 75

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 34

Grade 9 31