American Academy of Innovation vs Salt Lake Center for Science Education
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Academy of Innovation
South Jordan · Charter high · Grades 6–12
373 students
Salt Lake Center for Science Education
Salt Lake City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
368 students
| Measure | American Academy of Innovation South Jordan, Utah | Salt Lake Center for Science Education Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 148 | #77 of 148 |
| National rank | #11178 of 16,910 | #8490 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 373 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 43% |
| city | South Jordan | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salt Lake Center for Science Education scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 39.0).
- •Salt Lake Center for Science Education does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Salt Lake Center for Science Education does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •American Academy of Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 43.8%).
- •Salt Lake Center for Science Education does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.7).
- •American Academy of Innovation is the larger school with 373 students compared with 368.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Academy of Innovation better than Salt Lake Center for Science Education?
On the Success Index (US), Salt Lake Center for Science Education ranks higher (49.6 vs 39.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are American Academy of Innovation and Salt Lake Center for Science Education?
About 27 km in a straight line, between South Jordan and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Academy of Innovation: 373. Salt Lake Center for Science Education: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Academy of Innovation and Salt Lake Center for Science Education rank in Utah?
American Academy of Innovation is 116th of 148 and Salt Lake Center for Science Education is 77th of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).