This Salt Lake City high school gained national recognition for its innovative programs. Now it’s on the chopping block.

Innovations Early College High School is being considered for closure as soon as the 2026-27 school year.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Board of Education of the Salt Lake City School District listens to public comment during a hearing to discuss the potential school closure of Innovations Early College High School on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.

This Salt Lake City high school gained national recognition for its innovative programs. Now it’s on the chopping block.

Innovations Early College High School is being considered for closure as soon as the 2026-27 school year.

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