Salt Lake Center for Science Education vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Utah, United States, 3.4 km 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
West High
Salt Lake City · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,503 students
| Measure | Salt Lake Center for Science Education Salt Lake City, Utah | West High Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 148 | #114 of 148 |
| National rank | #8490 of 16,910 | #11014 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 368 | 2,503 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 2,503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salt Lake Center for Science Education scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 39.8).
- •West High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Salt Lake Center for Science Education does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Salt Lake Center for Science Education does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 53.2%).
- •Salt Lake Center for Science Education does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 23.0).
- •West High is the larger school with 2,503 students compared with 368.
- •Salt Lake Center for Science Education 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 Salt Lake Center for Science Education better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), Salt Lake Center for Science Education ranks higher (49.6 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 Salt Lake Center for Science Education and West High?
About 3.4 km 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. West High: 2,503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salt Lake Center for Science Education and West High rank in Utah?
Salt Lake Center for Science Education is 77th of 148 and West High is 114th of 148 among high schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).