City Academy vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 2.4 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
West High
Salt Lake City · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,503 students
| Measure | City Academy Salt Lake City, Utah | West High Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 148 | #114 of 148 |
| National rank | #5646 of 16,910 | #11014 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 92 | 2,503 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 2,503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 39.8).
- •City Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •City Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •City Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 53.2%).
- •City Academy does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 23.0).
- •West High is the larger school with 2,503 students compared with 92.
- •City Academy is a charter school while West High 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 West High?
On the Success Index (US), City Academy ranks higher (60.6 vs 39.8 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 West High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Academy: 92. West High: 2,503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Academy and West High rank in Utah?
City Academy is 32nd of 148 and West High is 114th of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).