Serving 213 students in grades 9-12, Roots Charter High School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roots Charter High School 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
Roots Charter High School's student population of 213 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Roots Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roots Charter High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
44%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
48%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
24%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roots Charter High School's ranking?
Roots Charter High School is ranked #827 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roots Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Roots Charter High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Roots Charter High School?
213 students attend Roots Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Roots Charter High School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roots Charter High School?
Roots Charter High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Roots Charter High School offer ?
Roots Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Roots Charter High School part of?
Roots Charter High School is part of Roots Charter High School District.
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