Salt Lake Center for Science Education vs Salt Lake Head Start
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 860 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salt Lake Center for Science Education
Salt Lake City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
368 students
Salt Lake Head Start
Salt Lake City · Public other · Grades PK–PK
75 students
| Measure | Salt Lake Center for Science Education Salt Lake City, Utah | Salt Lake Head Start Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #77 of 148 | – |
| National rank | #8490 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 368 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salt Lake Head Start does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 43.8%).
- •Salt Lake Center for Science Education is the larger school with 368 students compared with 75.
- •Salt Lake Center for Science Education is a charter school while Salt Lake Head Start 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 Salt Lake Center for Science Education better than Salt Lake Head Start?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Salt Lake Center for Science Education and Salt Lake Head Start?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salt Lake Center for Science Education: 368. Salt Lake Head Start: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salt Lake Center for Science Education and Salt Lake Head Start rank in Utah?
Salt Lake Center for Science Education is 77th of 148 and Salt Lake Head Start is unranked among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).