Wasatch Academy
- Wasatch Academy offers a learning experience unlike any other. An experience created in a culture built on kindness, dignity, and respect.
- This provides an environment that encourages a student to push themselves, set their own goals, and achieve more personally and academically. Students come here eager to develop passions, discover untapped potential, and find their unique learning style.
- A school where creative thinking is encouraged and students are prepared for college as independent successful learners.
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- Cornell College Rural area, international environment, attentive staff and faculty, student-focus activities-those are what Wasatch is praised for but what really impressed me was a speech given on Founder's Day about our endowment. Mr Loftin (school headmaster). . .
- Brandeis University Wasatch Academy's location in central Utah definitely adds a very unique feel to the school Even though Mt. Pleasant is a rural town, the proximity to Provo and SLC allows students to get the best. . .
- The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania While at Wasatch Academy I debated within a circuit of international independent schools; accordingly, I gained knowledge of a number of other private (boarding) secondary institutions. In the following answers, I draw upon several. . .
- Westminster College During my time at WA, it felt like the entire staff were my mentors, and supporters to do well in school, athletics and life in general. From the teachers, to my Dorm Parent, to. . .
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| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | Wasatch Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12, PG | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1875 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 40 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 340 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 24% | 20% |
| % International Students | 40% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 90% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Dress Casual) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $9,900 (Summer Experience (six weeks): $9,900 Summer Dash (three-week session): $4,950) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $5 million | $18 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $60,000 | $54,400 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Tuition international students | $62,000 | $48,100 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $51,900 | $39,900 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Erin Nester Paul Salazar | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Rebecca Nied | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 17 |
| Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Language/Composition, AP European History, AP Physics, AP Statistics, AP Chinese Language/Culture, AP Computer Science, AP English Lit/Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language/Culture, AP Studio Art, AP U.S Government and Politics, AP U.S History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 29 | 15 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Dance, Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Paddle Tennis, Riding, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 32 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Amnesty International Club, Community, Debate Club, Games Club, International Club, Journalism, Lit, Math Team, Model UN, National, Outdoors, Robotics, Skateboarding, Student Government Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Choir, Dance Club, Drama Club, Film Club, Guitar Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Aikido, BMX, Camping Club, Equestrian Club, Fencing Club, Hiking Club, Paintball, Rock Climbing, Ski, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Strength and Conditioning | |
School Notes
- Wasatch Academy is a co-ed college preparatory boarding school located in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Our global campus brings together students from more than 40 countries and more than 30 states in grades 8-12. Maintaining a highly attentive and supportive culture where students exchange global perspectives, Wasatch Academy guides each student to the individual ways he or she learns best. At Wasatch Academy, our students are guided to become ethical citizens of the world while becoming prepared for college. Throughout the year, they take advantage of a beautiful setting in the heart of Utah, surrounded by several national parks and unique outdoor opportunities. In addition, every weekend students have the opportunity to attend several cultural and sports events. Our students are provided with the highest academic curriculum while being instructed by committed faculty that care about their success and provide unparalleled individual attention. At Wasatch Academy, our goal is to prepare students to live in a globalized 21st-century world. Our student body learns alongside peers with a diverse array of perspectives, languages, and cultures.
- LD types supported: Yes
- School accreditations: National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
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