Wasatch Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2025)

120 S 100 W
Mount Pleasant, UT 84647

Wasatch Academy Photo #1 - Wasatch Academy sits on a beautiful 35-acre campus located in central Utah, 90 minutes south of Salt Lake City in the quaint town of Mt. Pleasant, Utah.

Wasatch Academy Photo #2 - Wasatch Academy is an inclusive community where people of diverse cultures and nationalities live, study, and play - connected by their similarities and enriched by their differences.

Wasatch Academy Photo #3 - Our campus, established in 1875, is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places and features 28 state-of-the-art and renovated buildings. It is reminiscent to most visitors of a small liberal arts college campus with mature trees, landscaped spaces, and a large grassy quad enclosed by classroom buildings, dormitories, and a student center.

Wasatch Academy Photo #4 - Wasatch Academy's central location provides access to the gateway of outdoor adventuring. With seven national monuments, six national forests, five national parks, 14 world-class ski resorts, and 45 state parks, the greatest snow on earth, and its natural beauty, Utah is a prime location for students looking to do more than just sit in a classroom.

Wasatch Academy Photo #5 - Wasatch Academy offers a myriad of engineering design courses such as, robotics, and rocketry with cross-collaboration in 3D animation & video game design, engineering, digital audio, industrial fabrication, and various levels of computer science.

Wasatch Academy Photo #6 - A stone's throw from recreational riding trails within the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains, our campus boasts unrivaled equestrian facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas, a three-mile cross-country course, 20-stall stable paddocks, and over 100 acres of open pasture.

Wasatch Academy Photo #7 - Experienced riders and curious newcomers alike will find the perfect degree of training and guidance tailored to their interests and needs in the Wasatch Academy equestrian program.

Wasatch Academy Photo #8 - Located in the heart of Utah, Wasatch Academy boasts unique access to more than a dozen world-class ski resorts.

Wasatch Academy Photo #9 - Wasatch Academy offers 16 different interscholastic high school sports and welcomes beginner to advanced student-athletes to participate.

Wasatch Academy Photo #10 - To develop a truly versatile education, Wasatch Academy's philosophy engages multiple styles of learning, both inside and out of the classroom.

Wasatch Academy Photo #11 - The English Language Learner Program at Wasatch Academy targets each of the four language communication skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Wasatch Academy Photo #12 - Performing Arts at Wasatch Academy is a welcoming program for both new and experienced musical artists. Exploratory courses provide students with opportunities to discover their curiosities and talents across a variety of forms and genres.

Wasatch Academy Photo #13 - Wasatch Academy is committed to enhancing and supporting each student's unique learning style. Students with identified learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and anxiety, as well as twice-exceptional students, develop tools to realize their potential.

Wasatch Academy Photo #14 - Students engage in experiential learning opportunities that allow them to explore new and unique landscapes, practice leadership skills, and master technical skills.

Wasatch Academy Photo #15 - Outdoor and experiential education aims to provide students with a variety of meaningful learning opportunities that extend into their daily experiences. The program encourages students to explore new and unique landscapes, practice valuable leadership skills, and master technical skills through outdoor pursuits.

Wasatch Academy Photo #16 - Our students are accepted into top universities both in the United States and around the world. Historically, 100% of graduating seniors attend competitive colleges and universities.

Wasatch Academy Photo #17 - Wasatch Academy's athletic program promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, integrity, discipline, positivity, and commitment.

Wasatch Academy, in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, is a college and life-preparatory boarding and day school for students grades 8-12 and postgraduates where every student is welcomed as they are and empowered to discover who they want to be. We provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment that prepares students to do good in our highly connected world through shared experiences.

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked UT School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 148 students
Yearly Tuition: $71,000
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Wasatch Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia/ dysgraphia/ dyscalculia/ ADHD/ anxiety/ twice-exceptional

Year Founded

1875

Colors

Black, Black/Orange

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

Student Body

Total Students

148 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

51%

State avg.: 26%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

48%

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chinese Language & Culture, AP Computer Science, AP English Language and Composition, Ap English Literature and Composition, AP Physics, AP Precalculus, AP US History, AP World History

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$71,000

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Tuition Notes

Includes tuition, room, board, and most weekend activities

% on Financial Aid

36%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$38,808

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Ryan John

Admissions Associate

Rebecca Nied

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$7.7 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

27 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Honor Council, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring, Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Council (STUCO), Student Government, Student Prefecting, Sustainability Council, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Ceramics, Choir, Digital Arts, Digital Audio, Drawing, Engineering Arts, Guitar, Orchestra, Photography, Printmaking

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Equestrian Program, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding

School Notes

School Mascot: Timothy Tiger

Wasatch Academy is more than an independent college preparatory high school, we are a community where people of diverse cultures and nationalities live, study and play. Our students and staff are connected by their similarities and enriched by their differences.
We are an independent, liberal arts boarding school for grades 8 - 12 and post-graduate year. We are located in central Utah where natural wonders are abundant in our backyard.
Wasatch Academy's individualized approach to learning is creative and intensive, meeting students where they are. Along their journey, students master core and elective academic content, pursue artistic interests, participate in recreational and athletic activities, explore Utah, and develop personal ownership for their education and life. Residential life is guided by a team of long-term professionals and full-time dorm parents.
We are ready to support your student as they thrive and excel in their high school experience!

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wasatch Academy cost?

Wasatch Academy's tuition is approximately $71,000 for private 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 80%. 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 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Wasatch Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Utah for most sports offered.

What is Wasatch Academy's ranking?

Wasatch Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Wasatch Academy?

The application deadline for Wasatch Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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