Wasatch Academy
Founded in 1875, Wasatch Academy is a richly diverse community of boarding students, faculty, and staff. The campus is home to students from more than 30 countries and 35 states, providing a unique opportunity for students seeking to be fully immersed in American culture while becoming a part of a global community.
The courses provided throughout the school year blend project-based learning and a specialized one-on-one educational approach. This approach is proven to prepare students for university, career, and life. Lesson plans are molded to fit each unique student aiming not only to help them understand information, but also to learn invaluable life skills in critical thinking, communication, creativity, and innovation.
Every student has an advisor that provides academic, social, and personal support. As you grow intellectually and socially, you come to understand yourself, gain confidence in your abilities, and envision the places you will go.
Living together around the clock with teachers, coaches, dorm parents, and friends allow for an enriching, life-changing experience. Full-time dorm parents regularly teach about making safe, wise decisions, staying healthy, and building good character.
The clean and safe location of Mount Pleasant, Utah, allows students to focus on academic pursuits during the week and enjoy weekends filled with numerous activities. Students can enjoy Utah`s great outdoor recreation as well as various cultural, recreational, and service-based activities in nearby cities and local areas.
At Wasatch Academy, students pursue their passions, find their purpose, and discover a sense of who they are.
School News
- Utah Adventures Await | Students at Wasatch Academy Can Experience One of the Best Summer School Programs in the Country - 04/15/2021 - Summer school programs at Wasatch Academy are a great way for students to have an immersive experience, connect with the outdoors, and spend time with their friends.
- Wasatch Academy Recognized with Four 2021 Best of State Awards - 04/14/2021 - Utah Best of State has recognized Wasatch Academy as the 2021 Winner in the Educational Institution, Teacher K-12 (Dr. Zebediah Engberg), Teacher Training, and Historical/Heritage Sites (Liberal Hall Museum) categories.
- The Road to GEICO Nationals - How Wasatch Academy’s Basketball Team Found Success During The Pandemic - 03/29/2021 - Here`s what the Wasatch Academy Basketball team experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they are finding success in their preparation for this year`s GEICO High School Basketball Nationals.
- 5 Reasons Why Wasatch Academy Is One Of The Best Private High Schools In America - 02/24/2021 - Everyone learns differently and education should never be a one-size-fits-all approach. From differentiated learning programs to a focus on diversity, here are some of the reasons why Wasatch Academy is ...moreone of the best private high schools in America. hide
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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. . .
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| Definition of Terms | 2020 School Data | Wasatch Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12, PG | 9-12 |
| 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 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 35 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 203 students | 302 students |
| % Students of Color | 24% | 25% |
| % International Students | 30% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 81% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1190 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 24 | *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 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 45% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $10,500 (Summer Experience (six weeks): $10,500Summer Dash (three-week session): $5,250) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $5 million | $24 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $64,800 (tuition, room and board) | $59,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,082 |
| Tuition international students | $67,400 | $53,975 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $61,800 | $44,100 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 25% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $33,800 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Rebecca Nied Katrina Betz | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Tameron Powell | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 18 |
| 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 | 24 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Dance, Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Riding, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 16 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Honor Council, Model United Nations, National Honors Society, Robotics, Student Council (STUCO), Student Government, Sustainability Council, Wasatka (Yearbook) Arts and Music Programs: Student Prefecting Recreational Athletic Programs: Equestrian Program, Mountain Biking, Outdoors, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Ski, Snowboarding | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Wasatch Academy is a co-educational community and home to students from more than 30 countries and 35 states. Our specialized style of project-based learning is creative but intensive and focuses on helping every student reach their highest potential.
- The academic opportunities are plenty; the student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1 and over 130 courses are offered in 12 subject areas. Students complete course requirements with a deep content understanding and personal ownership of their learning. They also gain respect for the environment and attain a powerful awareness of how communities are interconnected.
- While at Wasatch Academy, students are given many opportunities to fill their resume with leadership positions, athletic participation, art experience, community service, and much more.
- Students learn personal and global responsibility through engaging classroom discussions, college counseling support, and real-life experiences of helping others inside and outside the school community.
- Wasatch Academy students attend universities such as Standford, Harvard, Duke, Yale, Johns Hopkins, Penn, Dartmouth, Caltech, Cornell, Berkely University of California, UCLA, MIT and many more.
- LD types supported: Yes
- Wasatch Academy accreditations: National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
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