Serving 696 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove's student population of 696 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
696 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#794 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove's ranking?
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is ranked #794 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove often compared to?
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Groveis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Academy, Summit High School, Walden School Of Liberal Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?
The graduation rate of Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is 70-79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?
696 students attend Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove?
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove offer ?
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove part of?
Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove is part of Spectrum Academy School District.
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