City Academy vs Ensign School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Academy
Salt Lake City · Charter high · Grades 7–12
92 students
Ensign School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
361 students
| Measure | City Academy Salt Lake City, Utah | Ensign School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 148 | #23 of 580 |
| National rank | #5646 of 16,910 | #7053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 92 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 18.3% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ensign School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 60.6).
- •Ensign School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Ensign School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Ensign School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 51.1%).
- •City Academy does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 20.1).
- •Ensign School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 92.
- •City Academy is a charter school while Ensign School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 City Academy better than Ensign School?
On the Success Index (US), Ensign School ranks higher (76.4 vs 60.6 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 City Academy and Ensign School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Academy: 92. Ensign School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Academy and Ensign School rank in Utah?
City Academy is 32nd of 148 and Ensign School is 23rd of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).