Discovery Academy
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1989, Discovery Academy was quickly recognized for its development of an innovative academic and treatment curriculum. The culmination of strong academics, and a therapeutic model that draws on both clinical and experiential therapy, makes Discovery Academy a wonderful, safe place for students to excel academically while discovering who they really are. Discovery Academy is a clinical boarding school whose mission is to inspire each student to a quest for excellence in all areas of life. Through an intensive program of academics, traditional and experiential therapy, and life skills training, students are challenged to excel intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually/ethically, and physically. It is the aspiration of the program that enrollment in the academy will be the beginning of a lifelong quest for greater wisdom, integrity, insight, and social consciousness. Staff and student interactions are governed by mutual respect in an environment that balances individuality with community. A commitment to self-discovery and service to others defines the school and our pursuit of excellence. ...
School Overview:
Discovery Academy |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
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Other special emphasis association(s) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 - 12 | |
| County | Utah County, UT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 82 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(UT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 18% | 20% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 8 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 19 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers | |
This School |
(UT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 208 days | 224 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1989, Discovery Academy was quickly recognized for its development of an innovative academic and treatment curriculum. The culmination of strong academics, and a therapeutic model that draws on both clinical and experiential therapy, makes Discovery Academy a wonderful, safe place for students to excel academically while discovering who they really are. Discovery Academy is a clinical boarding school whose mission is to inspire each student to a quest for excellence in all areas of life. Through an intensive program of academics, traditional and experiential therapy, and life skills training, students are challenged to excel intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually/ethically, and physically. It is the aspiration of the program that enrollment in the academy will be the beginning of a lifelong quest for greater wisdom, integrity, insight, and social consciousness. Staff and student interactions are governed by mutual respect in an environment that balances individuality with community. A commitment to self-discovery and service to others defines the school and our pursuit of excellence.
- Profile last updated: 02/16/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (84601) | School Zip (84601) |
(UT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 27,299 people | 2,230,735 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 32% | 28% |
| Population Average Age | 24 years old | 28 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.2 persons | 2.9 persons |
| Median Household Income | $35,253 | $48,551 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.6 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 34 years old | 34 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (84601) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 50% / 50% | 69% / 31% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Provo Canyon School - 197 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
- Heritage School - 174 students - 5.0 mi. away - view location
- Provo Canyon School-orem Campus - 248 students - 5.2 mi. away - view location
- New Haven School - 64 students - 9.9 mi. away - view location
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