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Utah Connections Academy

675 E. 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Serving 1,078 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Utah Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: Yes
  • Rolling Enrollment: Yes
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Utah Connections Academy's student population of 1,078 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,078 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
Yes
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Utah Connections Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Utah Connections Academy is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#706 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Utah Connections Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
21%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Utah Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
41%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
33%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Utah Connections Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Utah Connections Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Utah Connections Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Utah Connections Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Utah Connections Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Utah Connections Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Utah Connections Academy and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Utah Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Utah Connections Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Utah Connections Academy and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Utah Connections Academy and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="extracurriculars">Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anime Club, Art Club, Cooking Club, Creative Writing Club, D&D Club, Drawing Club, Lego Club, Math Club, Minecraft Club, National Honor Society, Poetry Club, UCA News
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • Utah Connections Academy is a tuition-free online school serving students across Utah. We enroll students in grades K-12.
Profile last updated: 01/30/2024
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utah Connections Academy's ranking?
Utah Connections Academy is ranked #706 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Utah Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Utah Connections Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Utah Connections Academy?
1,078 students attend Utah Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Utah Connections Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Utah Connections Academy?
Utah Connections Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Utah Connections Academy offer ?
Utah Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Utah Connections Academy part of?
Utah Connections Academy is part of Utah Connections Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Utah Connections Academy located?
Utah Connections Academy is located in the Liberty Wells neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 3 other public schools located in Liberty Wells.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: Yes
  • Rolling Enrollment: Yes
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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