Discovery Ranch

1308 S 1600 W Mapleton, UT 84664
www.discoveryranch.net

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Discovery Ranch in Mapleton, UT is a nonsectarian all–boys alternative school serving grades 6 through 12 in a suburban community.
  • The school enrolls 46 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by three teachers.
  • Approximately 19% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
  • Discovery Ranch is part of the large suburban area of Mapleton, providing private school options for families seeking alternatives in this region.
  • Tuition and specific academic recognitions are not listed, with enrollment focusing on middle and high school grade levels.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Discovery Ranch?
The application deadline for Discovery Ranch is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Utah is $12,885 for elementary schools and $16,296 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Utah is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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