120 South 100 West, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 - 
Map
Map
tel: 435-462-1400
"Awe-struck by cascading mountains and the lush Sanpete Valley, Dr. Duncan McMillan proclaimed, 'Let it endure like the Wasatch Mountains…call it Wasatch Academy.' Since its founding by Dr. McMillan in 1875, Wasatch Academy has provided an open environment for academic and personal excellence. Today, you will find the school’s rich tradition of country living, adventurous activities, academic achievement and person growth is as strong as it was more than 100 years ago. Take a moment to find out for yourself why the Wasatch experience is considered one of the best educational opportunities in the West..."
Upcoming Events and News:
- Please visit the Official Wasatch Academy Facebook page. Read our welcome message and "Like" our page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wasatch-Academy/123618311056567
- For the second conse ...read more
Top 10 Placements: Similar Size Schools
Listed among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 108 schools) for:
Overview: |
Wasatch Academy
|
Boarding School Avg.
|
| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 8-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1875 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 30 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 250 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 24% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 45% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 85% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 12 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 46% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $2 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $41,400 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $23,150 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $46,400 | $40,100 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $38,400 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Carol Reeve | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Stefanie F. Whitworth | |
Course Listings: |
||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
||
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 12 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
|
||
| AP English Lit/Composition | AP English Language/Composition | |
| AP Statistics | AP Calculus AB | |
| AP Calculus BC | AP US History | |
| AP European History | AP Psychology | |
| AP Biology | AP Chemistry | |
| AP Physics | AP Computer Science | |
Sports: |
||
| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
|
||
| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Climbing | |
| Cross Country | Equestrian | |
| Fencing | Golf | |
| Rock Climbing | Snowboarding | |
| Soccer | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
School Notes:
- Wasatch Happenings:
- Wasatch Academy Senior competes on the U.S. team at the World Debate Championships at Hotchikiss School in Connecticut.
- Baseball team wins Region title.
- WA student won math competition at Snow College.
- Six students participated in a diversity conference in Texas.
- Boys tennis team had most successful season.
- WA golf team are State Champions.
- Community Service Highlight: STUCO Service Skip Day, Ronald McDonald House, community garden, Salt Lake City soup kitchen, and spending time with elderly residents of Mt. Pleasant, raising money and goods for local Food Bank and Sub for Santa efforts.
- Drama presented Macbeth and Alice this year.
- 33 students, 14 faculty, and 3 dogs made it to the top of Mt. Nebo, (11,889 feet), this year.
- Art students receive high school honors at state art shows.
- Finks Dorm renovated over summer.
- Wasatch hosted Friends of America boy's basketball team from Sonora, Mexico.
- Two students receive Maxima Cum Laude Awards in National Latin Examination.
- Skateboard Park is built and fenced in.
- Architectural drawing for snow park cabin submitted to Forest Service for renovations.
- 20% of students hail from abroad and 23 states in the United States.
- Literary Magazine received top honors 12th year in a row.
- Competitive Snowboard team competes at National Championship at Copper Mountain Resort.
- Record number of students received Headmaster and Dean's honors.
- Five WA students competed at Nationals for Snowboarding.
- Science classes offer DNA testing, ecosystem study at Mt. Nebo and geology while rock climbing in Maple Canyon.
- Dance team received best award in Hip-hop.
- Students completed Advanced Placement Art portfolios and submitted them to the College Board for review (AP Art was new this year).
- Wasatch announces the acquisition of our second multipurpose building to facilitate additional girl's athletic offerings.
- Science class works with community on recycling project.
- Wasatch Academy awards $500,000 in scholarships.
- Retention rates reach all time Wasatch high.
- LD types supported: Yes
- School accreditations: National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools,
- Profile last updated: 11/03/2010
School Map:
Get:driving directions 
Weather: 10-day forecast or monthly climate averages.
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
- Co-ed school
- Boys school
- Girls school
Note: Data has been gathered from schools, government and commercial data sources.
Quick Links:
- Request:
Info / application from Wasatch Academy - Go:
Visit school website, 
Add to my saved schools - List: More boarding schools in Utah
- Use: Search schools tool, Compare schools tool, More research tools
- Return to: Boarding school directory
- Get help: Find an educational consultant & get expert advice
Recent Boarding School Articles:
-
How To Pay for Boarding School
Because paying for boarding school involves so much money, let's look at the options available to you. -
How Private Schools Evolved in the United States
Private schools came first. Then public education took root. -
Boarding Schools in a Minute
Boarding Schools in a Minute gives an overview of independent high schools in North America. -
The Boarding School Application Process
Applying to boarding school requires completing a sheaf of forms. We look at how to accomplish this important task. -
5 More Schools and Their Founders
A private school in its infancy is quite different from the mature community it becomes over time. I wonder what the founders of these five schools would think about them today. I bet they would be very proud of their creations.
