About Us
The Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD), Utah’s flagship district, is known for its robust academic offerings, inclusive educational environment, focus on supporting students’ social and emotional learning, and for building college and career pathways for our students. We are Utah’s capital city district, and our boundaries mirror those of Salt Lake City. As Utah’s oldest school district, with a history dating back to the 1800s, the district has continually evolved to meet the needs of our community.
Today, we are committed to providing an excellent educational experience for the more than 19,000 students in our care. We are a vibrant and diverse urban district with students from all over the world and families who speak more than 80 languages. We are the preferred place to work for more than 3,000 employees, including 1,000 teachers, and our 36 schools offer an array of educational opportunities and programs to meet the needs of the students we serve. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the Salt Lake City School District strives for excellence and equity: every student, every classroom, every day.
Who We Are
In our district we:
- embrace and value our diversity and welcome all families and students into our schools
- conduct business in an inclusive, transparent, and respectful manner
- provide welcoming, culturally-affirming, and safe learning and working environments for all students, families, and staff
- provide students with access to grade-level Utah Core Standards.
- build college and career pathways for students to prepare them for post-secondary life
- uphold a districtwide culture of continuous improvement
- celebrate and communicate the accomplishments of our students and staff
- hold our employees in high regard and support them as they serve our students and families
- support our educators with job-embedded support and professional development based on the latest educational research and best practices
- innovate and use evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes
- make data-driven decisions based on the best interest of students
- develop coherence and excellence in instruction and assessment through professional learning and collaboration
- value our partners and stakeholders—including elected officials, community organizations, and business leaders—who work alongside to support our students
- continually build new alliances and partnerships that support innovation and excellence in our schools
Vision Statement
Excellence and Equity: every student, every classroom, every day
Mission Statement
Salt Lake City School District cultivates a love of learning in a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to educational excellence and integrity. In collaboration with families and community, we hold high expectations for all students, respond effectively to individual needs, and provide a safe, healthy environment in which every student can learn the academic, problem-solving, and social skills required for success in college, career, and life.
| Frequently Requested Phone Numbers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Superintendent’s Office (801) 578-8351 |
Human Resource Services (801) 578-8340 |
Administration Building (801) 578-8599 |
| Transportation (801) 974-8345 |
Child Nutrition (801) 974-8380 |
IT Help Desk (801) 578-8224 |