Fieldstone Academy vs. Wasatch Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Wasatch Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
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Overview
Fieldstone Academy serves students who need more academic help than they are currently getting.
Students are able to catch up in school, or graduate early as they work at their own pace.
Students work with ranch animals and recieve life training, college coaching, and help with their family relationships.
Founded in 1875, Wasatch Academy is a richly diverse community of boarding students, faculty, and staff. The campus is home to students from more than 30 countries and 35 states, providing a unique opportunity for students seeking to be fully immersed in American culture while becoming a part of a global community.
The courses provided throughout the school year blend project-based learning and a specialized one-on-one educational approach. This approach is proven to prepare students for university, career, and life. Lesson plans are molded to fit each unique student aiming not only to help them understand information, but also to learn invaluable life skills in critical thinking, communication, creativity, and innovation.
Every student has an advisor that provides academic, social, and personal support. As you grow intellectually and socially, you come to understand yourself, gain confidence in your abilities, and envision the places you will go.
Living together around the clock with teachers, coaches, dorm parents, and friends allow for an enriching, life-changing experience. Full-time dorm parents regularly teach about making safe, wise decisions, staying healthy, and building good character.
The clean and safe location of Mount Pleasant, Utah, allows students to focus on academic pursuits during the week and enjoy weekends filled with numerous activities. Students can enjoy Utah`s great outdoor recreation as well as various cultural, recreational, and service-based activities in nearby cities and local areas.
At Wasatch Academy, students pursue their passions, find their purpose, and discover a sense of who they are.
Grades Offered
6-12
8-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Dyslexia/ADHD/Anxiety/Language-based or Mild Learning Difference/Dyscalculia/Dysgraphia/Dyspraxia/Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities/Executive Functioning/Oral / Written Language Disorder and Specific Reading Comprehension Deficit
Year Founded
2004
1875
Students Body
Total Students
7 students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
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6
Grade 9 Students
1
17
Grade 10 Students
1
35
Grade 11 Students
2
63
Grade 12 Students
3
60
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
32 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
2%
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Average Class Size
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12
Number of AP Classes
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9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:2
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$44,000
$38,000
Tuition Notes
Per 9-month school year
Includes tuition, room, board, and most weekend activities
% on Financial Aid
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39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$40,850
Acceptance Rate
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70%
Admissions Director
John Forsythe
Katrina Parry
Admissions Associate
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Rebecca Nied
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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19
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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16
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Equestrian Program, Honor Council, Model United Nations, Mountain Biking, National Honor Society, Outdoors, Robotics, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Student Council (STUCO), Student Government, Student Prefecting, Sustainability Council, Yearbook