Serving 556 students in grades 9-12, Utah County Academy Of Science ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Utah County Academy Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Utah County Academy Of Science's student population of 556 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Utah County Academy Of Science ranks within the top 1% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Utah County Academy Of Science 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 975 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
64%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Utah County Academy Of Science is ranked #9 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Utah County Academy Of Science?
The graduation rate of Utah County Academy Of Science is 95%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Utah County Academy Of Science?
556 students attend Utah County Academy Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Utah County Academy Of Science students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Utah County Academy Of Science?
Utah County Academy Of Science has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Utah County Academy Of Science offer ?
Utah County Academy Of Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Utah County Academy Of Science part of?
Utah County Academy Of Science is part of Utah County Academy Of Science School District.
In what neighborhood is Utah County Academy Of Science located?
Utah County Academy Of Science is located in the Sunset Heights neighborhood of Orem, UT. There are 1 other public schools located in Sunset Heights.
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