Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pacific Heritage Academy 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 13% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific Heritage Academy's student population of 327 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pacific Heritage Academy 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 Pacific Heritage Academy is 0.70, which is more 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
#926 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
47%
21%
Black
3%
1%
White
12%
69%
Hawaiian
25%
2%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Heritage Academy's ranking?
Pacific Heritage Academy is ranked #926 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Pacific Heritage Academy often compared to?
Pacific Heritage Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wasatch Waldorf Charter School, Open Classroom by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Pacific Heritage Academy?
327 students attend Pacific Heritage Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pacific Heritage Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pacific Heritage Academy?
Pacific Heritage Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pacific Heritage Academy offer ?
Pacific Heritage Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pacific Heritage Academy part of?
Pacific Heritage Academy is part of Pacific Heritage Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Pacific Heritage Academy located?
Pacific Heritage Academy is located in the Westpointe neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 2 other public schools located in Westpointe.
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