City Academy vs Salt Lake Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.9 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
Salt Lake Arts Academy
Salt Lake City · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
415 students
| Measure | City Academy Salt Lake City, Utah | Salt Lake Arts Academy Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 148 | #2 of 141 |
| National rank | #5646 of 16,910 | #2189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 92 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 60.6).
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 51.1%).
- •City Academy does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 18.9).
- •Salt Lake Arts Academy is the larger school with 415 students compared with 92.
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 Salt Lake Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Salt Lake Arts Academy ranks higher (76.0 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 Salt Lake Arts Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Academy: 92. Salt Lake Arts Academy: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Academy and Salt Lake Arts Academy rank in Utah?
City Academy is 32nd of 148 and Salt Lake Arts Academy is 2nd of 141 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).