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.
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
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English Language and Composition, Ap English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Mandarin, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP U.S Government and Politics, AP U.S History
Club or Organization: Model United Nations, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Student Council (STUCO), Student Prefecting, Sustainability Council, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs: Equestrian Program, Honor Council, National Honor Society, Outdoors, Robotics, Student Government
School Notes
Wasatch Academy is a co-educational community and home to
students from more than 30 countries and 35 states. Our specialized
style of project-based learning is creative but intensive and
focuses on helping every student reach their highest
potential.
The academic opportunities are plenty; the student-to-teacher
ratio is 1:10 and over 130 courses are offered in 12 subject areas.
Students complete course requirements with a deep content
understanding and personal ownership of their learning. They also
gain respect for the environment and attain a powerful awareness of
how communities are interconnected.
While at Wasatch Academy, students are given many opportunities
to fill their resume with leadership positions, athletic
participation, art experience, community service, and much
more.
Students learn personal and global responsibility through
engaging classroom discussions, college counseling support, and
real-life experiences of helping others inside and outside the
school community.
Wasatch Academy students attend universities such as Standford,
Harvard, Duke, Yale, Johns Hopkins, Penn, Dartmouth, Caltech,
Cornell, Berkely University of California, UCLA, MIT, and many
more.
LD types supported: Yes
Wasatch Academy accreditations: National Association of
Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Pacific
Northwest Association of Independent Schools
Wasatch Academy's tuition is approximately $64,800 for private students and $11,000 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Wasatch Academy?
The acceptance rate of Wasatch Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. Wasatch Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Utah with low acceptance rates.
Does Wasatch Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Wasatch Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Wasatch Academy offer?
Wasatch Academy offers 19 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Cycling, Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Wasatch Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Utah for most sports offered.
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