Spectrum Academy

575 N CUTLER DR
NORTH SALT LAKE, UT 84054

www.spectrumcharter.org

Charter School 838 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Spectrum Academy in North Salt Lake (NSL) is a tuition-free public charter school specifically designed to meet the needs of students on the autism spectrum, as well as those with other neurodiverse learning profiles. The school utilizes a specialized academic model that integrates rigorous curriculum standards with essential social-emotional learning. By maintaining smaller class sizes and providing structured environments, the academy aims to minimize sensory overwhelm while maximizing individual student engagement and success.

Beyond traditional academics, Spectrum Academy focuses heavily on functional skill-building and personalized support plans. The school employs a multidisciplinary approach, often incorporating speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills coaching into the daily educational experience. Their goal is to foster an inclusive community where students are empowered to develop their unique talents, achieve academic benchmarks, and gain the necessary life skills to thrive both within and beyond the classroom.

838

Total Students

74.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spectrum Academy - NSL
Demographic	Student Count
White	664
Hispanic	90
Black	7
Asian	15
Two or More	42
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	11

White
664 (79.5 %)
Hispanic
90 (10.8 %)
Two or More
42 (5.0 %)
Asian
15 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.3 %)
Black
7 (0.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Spectrum Academy
Phone:	(801)936-0318
Website:	http://www.spectrumcharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 46

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 79

Grade 9 79

Grade 10 77