The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mana Academy Charter School
Mana Academy Charter School is a single-school charter serving kindergarten through twelfth grade in Salt Lake County, Utah. With an enrollment that places it among the smaller schools in the county, it operates as its own district. The student body is distinctive in its composition: the largest share of students are identified as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and the next largest share as Hispanic, together making up the vast majority of the school community. White students, Asian students, and students of two or more races each account for very small shares. The school does not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor the share who receive special education services or are classified as English learners, so a family looking for context on economic or specialized support would need to ask the school directly.
State testing results for elementary and middle grades are available, and they show a school where proficiency rates are well below the midpoint among the county’s districts. In math, the proportion of students scoring at proficient or above is very low. In English language arts and in science, the proportions are somewhat higher but still place the school in a challenging position relative to peers across Salt Lake County. No high school assessment data are reported here, and there is no graduation rate available from the data provided. Because the school serves twelfth grade, the absence of a graduation rate is a gap that a parent may wish to clarify with the school.
Chronic absenteeism, reported at a rate that is above the midpoint among county districts, means that a notable share of students are missing enough school days to affect academic continuity. The school’s per-pupil spending is on the lower side compared with other districts in the county, which may be relevant for understanding the resources available for programs and staffing.
Program offerings, such as Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education pathways, or extracurriculars, are not described in the available information. Families interested in what the school offers beyond the core curriculum would need to explore its website or contact the school directly.
The school’s setting is not specified in the data—no locale brief describes the surrounding community or housing market. The district brief, which typically surfaces recent changes like new leadership or curriculum shifts, turned up nothing that met the bar for a lasting impact. That leaves the profile built mainly from enrollment patterns and test scores.
For a family considering Mana Academy, the key questions center on academic support. The proficiency outcomes suggest that many students are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks, and the absenteeism rate adds a layer of concern about consistent instruction. The school’s ethnic composition is distinctive within the county, and the smaller size may appeal to families who want a more contained environment. But the thinness of the record—no graduation rate, no program catalog, no locale context—means that a prospective parent will need to do significant firsthand investigation to understand what the school actually delivers day to day.
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