The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in Science. The lowest is 37% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Highmark Charter School
Highmark Charter School serves students from kindergarten through ninth grade in South Weber, a small, primarily residential city nestled at the mouth of Weber Canyon in Davis County, Utah. As a charter school, it operates as its own district, drawing families who choose it by application rather than by attendance zone. The school’s grade span means that after ninth grade, students must transition elsewhere for high school; the data does not indicate where most go or how they fare after leaving.
Academically, the school’s performance on Utah’s RISE assessments for grades three through eight places it below the midpoint among districts across Davis County. In math and English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above is below what the county’s median district reports, and in science the rate is slightly higher but still falls short of that midpoint. These numbers suggest that a parent considering the school may want to ask about the specific instructional approaches and supports in place, particularly in math and reading. The available data covers only the tested grades and subjects; nothing is reported for high school courses because the school does not yet offer grades ten through twelve, and no information on college readiness measures like AP or dual enrollment is provided.
The student body is overwhelmingly white, with a small Hispanic minority and very small shares of other racial and ethnic groups. Economically, the school has a very low share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, meaning the peer environment is largely composed of middle- and upper-income families. This homogeneity is a characteristic of the school’s enrollment, not a judgment; families who prefer a more diverse peer setting economically or racially should note this difference. Data on students with disabilities and English learners is missing from the profile, so a parent with a child in either category would want to ask the school directly about available services and accommodations.
South Weber itself is a family-oriented bedroom community with no downtown core and limited commercial development. Hill Air Force Base borders the city’s southwest side and is the dominant area employer shaping the local economy. Housing values are above the national median but below the Utah statewide median, and rental costs have risen modestly in recent years. Growth is constrained by natural boundaries — a canyon, a river, and a bluff — so the city is expected to remain at a stable population size. Parks, trails, and a family activity center provide recreation, and an annual Country Fair Days event anchors community life. The setting is car-oriented, with walkability limited to trail systems rather than a traditional commercial strip.
Publicly reported information highlights that Highmark Charter School emphasizes an entrepreneurship-focused curriculum, but the available data does not detail how that focus operates in the classroom or what outcomes it produces. No specific programs, course offerings, or extracurriculars are listed in the profile. The school’s district brief turned up no recent changes with lasting parent-relevant impact, so families should check directly for updates on leadership, facilities, or curriculum.
This school fits a family looking for a K-9 charter option in a stable, low-growth suburb with a relatively affluent and demographically narrow peer group. The academic performance, while below the county average, may still serve families who value the school’s particular approach or its smaller scale. Because the school stops at ninth grade, families must also plan for the high school transition. Parents concerned about weaker test results or who want a more diverse student body should investigate further. The missing data on special education and English learner services also warrants a direct conversation with the school.
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