City Academy vs Wasatch School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 1.6 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
Wasatch School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
| Measure | City Academy Salt Lake City, Utah | Wasatch School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 148 | #60 of 580 |
| National rank | #5646 of 16,910 | #10843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 92 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wasatch School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 60.6).
- •Wasatch School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Wasatch School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Wasatch School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 51.1%).
- •City Academy does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 20.4).
- •Wasatch School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 92.
- •City Academy is a charter school while Wasatch 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 Wasatch School?
On the Success Index (US), Wasatch School ranks higher (70.7 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 Wasatch School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Academy: 92. Wasatch School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Academy and Wasatch School rank in Utah?
City Academy is 32nd of 148 and Wasatch School is 60th of 580 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).