School Score

Average

47/100

Salt Lake City, Utah · 2022-23

Salt Lake City School District

Serving 19,500 students in 39 schools, Salt Lake City School District tracks near US averages. Math: 27% · Reading: 36% · Graduation: 81%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

27%

District-wide

↑ 1.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

36%

District-wide

↑ 7.0% vs US

Graduation rate

81%

4-year

Enrollment

19,500

39 schools

Salt proficiency

27% / 36%

"Salt Lake City School District students reached 27% math proficiency and 36% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 31% / 32% state averages."

Source: NCES + Utah DOE

Graduation rate

81%

"Salt Lake City School District's 4-year graduation rate is 81%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$13,800

"Salt Lake City School District spends $13,800 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Salt Lake City School District · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Salt Lake City School District

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

27%

here

31%

state

26%

US avg

↑ 4%

Reading proficiency

36%

here

32%

state

29%

US avg

↑ 24%

Graduation rate

81%

here

88%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 7%

Student-teacher ratio

18.5:1

here

21.7:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↑ 20%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

64%

here

32.6%

state

52.1%

US avg

Top schools in Salt Lake City School District

Notable schools in this district we track.

1
West High School (Salt Lake City)
Grades 7-12 · magnet · 2,050 students
C+

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Salt Lake City School District a good school district?▾

Salt Lake City School District earns a CodeOpx School Score of 47/100 (C, Average). It tracks near US averages, with 27% math and 36% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Salt Lake City School District?▾

Salt Lake City School District operates 39 public schools serving 19,500 students in and around Salt Lake City, Utah.

What is Salt Lake City School District's graduation rate?▾

Salt Lake City School District's 4-year graduation rate is 81%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Salt Lake City School District spend per student?▾

Salt Lake City School District spends approximately $13,800 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Salt Lake City School District school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Salt Lake City School District directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.