Roots Charter High School District

2250 South 1300 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Roots Charter High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 218 students in Roots Charter High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public School in Roots Charter High School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
1 School
1,108 Schools
# Students
218 Students
684,633 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
31,428 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Roots Charter High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 152 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 21-39% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (UT)
#142 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
≤20%
39%
(20-21)
21-39%
43%
72%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.48
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
42%
21%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
47%
69%
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,110 is higher than the state median of $10,676. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,436 is higher than the state median of $10,772. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (UT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,110
$10,676
Spending / Student
$13,436
$10,772

Best Roots Charter High School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roots Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 South 1300 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 573-8719
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Roots Charter High School District?
Roots Charter High School District manages 1 public schools serving 218 students.
What is the rank of Roots Charter High School District?
Roots Charter High School District is ranked #138 out of 152 school districts in Utah (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roots Charter High School District?
47% of Roots Charter High School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roots Charter High School District?
Roots Charter High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Roots Charter High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,436 is higher than the state median of $10,772. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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