Serving 4,769 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Southwest Educational 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 4,769 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Educational Academy's student population of 4,769 students has grown by 5083% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
4,769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Southwest Educational 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 Southwest Educational Academy is 0.19, which is less 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
#635 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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 Southwest Educational Academy's ranking?
Southwest Educational Academy is ranked #635 out of 957 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Educational Academy?
The graduation rate of Southwest Educational Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southwest Educational Academy?
4,769 students attend Southwest Educational Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Southwest Educational Academy students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Southwest Educational Academy offer ?
Southwest Educational Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Southwest Educational Academy part of?
Southwest Educational Academy is part of Iron School District.
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