Hawthorn Academy West Jordan

www.hawthornacademy.org

Charter School 757 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

Hawthorn Academy in West Jordan, Utah, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through ninth grade. Founded on the principles of the classical education model, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, strong communication skills, and a solid foundation in the liberal arts. The school is known for its structured environment and high expectations, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for advanced secondary education and beyond.

In addition to its core academic focus, Hawthorn Academy places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school community promotes values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility, encouraging students to become engaged and ethical citizens. By utilizing a "back-to-basics" approach combined with modern instructional strategies, the academy seeks to provide a personalized learning experience that supports the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong connection between parents, faculty, and the local West Jordan community.

757

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorn Academy West Jordan
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	183
Black	13
Asian	37
Two or More	30
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	19

White
470 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
183 (24.2 %)
Asian
37 (4.9 %)
Two or More
30 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
19 (2.5 %)
Black
13 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (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:	Hawthorn Academy
Phone:	(801)282-9066
Website:	http://www.hawthornacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 57

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 82

Grade 9 77