White River Academy

White River Academy is a special troubled teen school because we use the powerful and proven postive peer culture system to teach teens accountability, responsibility, teamwork, self-reliance, and self-awareness.
Once a teen realizes how his or her actions affects others, change can begin.
Our school's students participate in emotional growth positive peer culture group sessions, self-esteem building, goal setting and goal review sessions.
Troubled youth may also participate in individual teen therapy as often as it is determined necessary.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
White River Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Utah is $13,835 for elementary schools and $18,904 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Utah is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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