Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts (SPA) is a public charter high school that provides education to students in grades 9 through 12.

Not at this time. A lottery may be required in the future as our student body grows. We are currently open for enrollment throughout the school year with no specifications on limits per grade level.

A Charter School is a non-traditional public school founded by community members, usually parents, but primarily funded through state and federal public school resources that have a unique mission or focus. Although SPA is a Public Charter School sponsored by the Salt Lake City School District, SPA is not governed by Salt Lake City School District, it has its own Board of Trustees.

No! SPA is a Charter school sponsored by Salt Lake City School District, operating as a PUBLIC school, allowing all students to attend without tuition. Only normal high school and typical course fees apply.

Students are in smaller classes at SPA which provides more one-on-one instruction for each student. The curriculum is rigorous and expectations of student performance in both academics and the performing arts are high. SPA utilizes an arts-integrated and standards-aligned academic curriculum taught by certified teachers.

Our teachers are highly qualified professionals in their respective fields with a strong desire to pass on the love of concentrated hard work and excellence. Instruction received by students provides them with the education needed to either go straight into the performing arts industry or secure placement at highly reputable colleges and universities.

Many of the teachers at SPA, in addition to being highly qualified instructors, are current or former performing professionals in their respective fields and frequently bring in other reputable professionals to provide workshops and masterclasses to enhance the learning opportunities for their students.

No. SPA accepts students from all over Utah. Currently, we have students coming from as far as Weber, Summit, Tooele, and Utah Counties.

The SPA Campus is located at 350 S 400 E, Salt Lake City, Utah at the historical Oquirrh School building.

SPA strives for academic as well as performing arts excellence. Student grades are regularly monitored and, when needed, assistance is provided. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumulative SPA/HHS G.P.A. or higher and have excellent school attendance at SPA/HHS in order to participate in school productions and extracurricular activities.

SPA has open enrollment at this time. Please see our "Prospective Students" tab for more information, as well as to complete an online application form.

We currently provide transportation between the SPA campus and Highland High School every other day for our students who are currently utilizing a Highland hybrid option. We have also provided all of our students with a TRAX and bus pass free of charge for the year.

Yes, parents have the right to request and receive the qualifications of each of their student's teachers. To find out about the teacher's qualifications, the parent can look at the bio section of the website or contact the school's principal at 801-466-6700.