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More than 140 years ago, Mr. McMillan, with his unique insights and foresight in education, had the discerning vision to choose Mt. Pleasant, a beautiful, quiet, and safe small town in the West, as the location for what would become Utah's only college preparatory boarding school. Here, students focus on their academic pursuits during the week; on weekends, the rich outdoor activity facilities and nearby national parks become their stage to express their youth and release their energy.
From its inception, Wasatch Academy has never positioned itself as a so-called 'top' or 'elite' school in a highly competitive environment, but rather it is dedicated to cultivating well-rounded individuals, providing joyful, friendly, healthy, and confident students who are comprehensively developed for college.
For academically outstanding students, Wasatch Academy offers sufficiently challenging courses, unparalleled extracurricular opportunities, and detailed, personalized college guidance to help them successfully enter their desired institutions for further study. Each year, a significant number of graduates are accepted into prestigious universities, including Ivy League schools such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, MIT, the University of Chicago, as well as world-renowned institutions like Cambridge and Oxford.
For students with interests and specialties in sports, music, arts, and computer science, Wasatch Academy provides leading support and opportunities that surpass those of similar schools, making many 'top' private high schools envious. For example, the state’s top basketball team, ranked fifth nationally (according to MaxPreps); a nationally leading high school snow sports program developed using the school's own skiing facilities and the exceptional training facilities of the U.S. Ski Team in Park City; the newly established Modern Music Center in August 2019 integrates top music resources from across the country, including support and courses from professors at The Juilliard School and Berklee College of Music, along with full support and collaboration from top music performance training institution Soundhouse; the best speech, debate, and Model United Nations teams in the country; a state-of-the-art visual arts center providing professional guidance and practical opportunities for students with artistic talents; an innovative technology center building and newly completed engineering center for students interested in computers, robotics, rockets, and modern technology; and equestrian facilities with indoor and outdoor riding arenas and over 40 horses.
What Wasatch Academy cares about most, and is most proud of, is helping each student succeed and become the best version of themselves with happiness and confidence.
From its inception, Wasatch Academy has never positioned itself as a so-called 'top' or 'elite' school in a highly competitive environment, but rather it is dedicated to cultivating well-rounded individuals, providing joyful, friendly, healthy, and confident students who are comprehensively developed for college.
For academically outstanding students, Wasatch Academy offers sufficiently challenging courses, unparalleled extracurricular opportunities, and detailed, personalized college guidance to help them successfully enter their desired institutions for further study. Each year, a significant number of graduates are accepted into prestigious universities, including Ivy League schools such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, MIT, the University of Chicago, as well as world-renowned institutions like Cambridge and Oxford.
For students with interests and specialties in sports, music, arts, and computer science, Wasatch Academy provides leading support and opportunities that surpass those of similar schools, making many 'top' private high schools envious. For example, the state’s top basketball team, ranked fifth nationally (according to MaxPreps); a nationally leading high school snow sports program developed using the school's own skiing facilities and the exceptional training facilities of the U.S. Ski Team in Park City; the newly established Modern Music Center in August 2019 integrates top music resources from across the country, including support and courses from professors at The Juilliard School and Berklee College of Music, along with full support and collaboration from top music performance training institution Soundhouse; the best speech, debate, and Model United Nations teams in the country; a state-of-the-art visual arts center providing professional guidance and practical opportunities for students with artistic talents; an innovative technology center building and newly completed engineering center for students interested in computers, robotics, rockets, and modern technology; and equestrian facilities with indoor and outdoor riding arenas and over 40 horses.
What Wasatch Academy cares about most, and is most proud of, is helping each student succeed and become the best version of themselves with happiness and confidence.
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School Stats
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Current school
Tuition
$78,700
Enrollment
161
International Students
40%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
76%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$11 million
AP
21
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
10
Boarding %
90
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| Art #3 | Rhode Island School of Design | 1 |
| Art #8 | Pratt Institute | 1 |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 |
| #23 | University of Michigan | 2 |
| #25 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
| #36 | University of California: Irvine | 3 |
| #40 | College of William and Mary | 1 |
| #42 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024-2025)Number of students who took AP tests
54
Number of tests taken
128
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Biology
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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United States History
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Psychology
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Precalculus
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Statistics
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European History
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United States Government and Politics
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World History
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports
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Cross Country
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Alpine Skiing
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Cheerleading
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Climbing
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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National Honor Society
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Model United Nations
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Yearbook
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Robotics
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STUCO
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Rock Climbing
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National Honor Society
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Model United Nations
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Yearbook
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STUCO
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Rock Climbing
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Mountain Biking
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Equestrian
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Rodeo
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Recreation Skiing/Snowboarding
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Horseshoe Mountain Hike
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Gender-Sexuality Alliance
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Winter Performing Arts Showcase
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Winter Formal
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Prom
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Yearly Play
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Yearly Musical
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Founder's Day
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International Food Court
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Jensen-Gill Performing Arts Showcase
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Multi-cultural Day
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Junior River Trip
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Community Garden
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Campus-Wide Recycling
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Sustainability Council
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Student Council
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Class Officers
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Ambassadors
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Ethnic Food Club
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Badminton Club
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Soccer Club
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Indoor Soccer Club
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KPOP Club
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Chinese Dance Club
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Equity
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Inclusion) Club
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Gender and Sexualities Alliance Club
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Mt. Pleasant City Youth Council
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Dorm Prefects
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Honor Council
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Justice
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Arts
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Guitar
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Music
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Music Theory
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Piano
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Theater
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Vocal
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Guitar
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Music
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Music Theory
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Piano
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Theater
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Vocal
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Painting
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Photography
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Portfolio
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Printmaking
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2D Art
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Design
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Digital Art
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Pottery
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Audio
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Storytelling
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Anonymous User (Parent)
5 / 5
06/27/2025
My son went to Wasatch Academy for two years and graduated from high school there. He was recently accepted to UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) as an engineering student, and I'm very happy that he may go to his dream school and study what he really wants to. Wasatch Academy gave him great chances to grow as a person and as a student.
The school has great facilities, kind and helpful instructors and staff, and strong programs in athletics, music, art, technology, and engineering. The only bad thing is that the area is very quiet because it's in a tiny town, but I think this is wonderful for students who want to focus on their studies.
My son grew more confident, happier, and stronger during his two years at Wasatch. If you're thinking about sending your child to a boarding school, I would highly recommend Wasatch Academy.
The school has great facilities, kind and helpful instructors and staff, and strong programs in athletics, music, art, technology, and engineering. The only bad thing is that the area is very quiet because it's in a tiny town, but I think this is wonderful for students who want to focus on their studies.
My son grew more confident, happier, and stronger during his two years at Wasatch. If you're thinking about sending your child to a boarding school, I would highly recommend Wasatch Academy.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
10/10/2024
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1. Founded in 1875, the school is located in Mount Pleasant, Utah, USA, just an hour's drive from Salt Lake City, which hosted the Winter Olympics. With a beautiful and safe community environment, Wasatch Academy has been consistently ranked as one of the safest and most beautiful campuses in the United States for many years;
2. The school is the best boarding school in Utah and one of the best in the American Midwest, having received the Utah Best School Award for eight consecutive years;
3. Equestrian Program: The equestrian program is nationally renowned, offering the best equestrian facilities in Utah. Students participating in equestrian competitions have scholarship opportunities;
4. The school offers 6 unique learning plans, including academic coaching, English language learning, directed learning support, content tutoring, customized programs, and the Wilson Reading Program. One-on-one tutoring is provided 2, 3, or 5 days per week;
5. Speech & Debate: The school won the world championship in speech and debate in 2003, becoming the first American school to achieve this award, and continues to dominate national speech and debate competitions to this day;
6. Signature Programs: Outdoor experiential education, arts, engineering & technology, service learning;
7. Outstanding Engineering: The engineering department offers many distinctive courses, such as rocketry, introduction to construction and project management, competitive robotics, and engineering art portfolio;
8. Basketball: Wasatch Academy's basketball team is one of the top basketball teams in the United States;
2. The school is the best boarding school in Utah and one of the best in the American Midwest, having received the Utah Best School Award for eight consecutive years;
3. Equestrian Program: The equestrian program is nationally renowned, offering the best equestrian facilities in Utah. Students participating in equestrian competitions have scholarship opportunities;
4. The school offers 6 unique learning plans, including academic coaching, English language learning, directed learning support, content tutoring, customized programs, and the Wilson Reading Program. One-on-one tutoring is provided 2, 3, or 5 days per week;
5. Speech & Debate: The school won the world championship in speech and debate in 2003, becoming the first American school to achieve this award, and continues to dominate national speech and debate competitions to this day;
6. Signature Programs: Outdoor experiential education, arts, engineering & technology, service learning;
7. Outstanding Engineering: The engineering department offers many distinctive courses, such as rocketry, introduction to construction and project management, competitive robotics, and engineering art portfolio;
8. Basketball: Wasatch Academy's basketball team is one of the top basketball teams in the United States;
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
10/10/2024
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1.The school was founded in 1875 and is located in Mount Pleasant, Utah, USA, just a 1-hour drive from Salt Lake City, which hosted the Winter Olympics. The community environment is beautiful and safe. Wasatch Academy has been named one of the safest and most beautiful campuses in the US for many years.
2.The school is the best boarding school in Utah, one of the best boarding schools in the central United States, and has won the "Best School in Utah" award for eight consecutive years.
3.Equestrian Program: The equestrian program is nationally renowned, offering the best equestrian facilities in Utah. Students participating in equestrian competitions have scholarship opportunities.
4.The school offers 6 unique learning plans, including academic tutoring, English language learning, directed learning support, content tutoring, custom programs, and the Wilson Reading Program. One-on-one tutoring is provided 2, 3, or 5 days a week.
5.Speech and Debate: In 2003, the school won the world championship in speech and debate, becoming the first American school to receive this award. It continues to dominate national speech and debate competitions to this day.
6.Special Programs: Outdoor experiential education, arts, engineering and technology, learning services.
7.Outstanding Engineering: The engineering department offers many distinctive courses, such as rockets, introduction to architecture and project management, competitive robotics, engineering art portfolios, and more.
2.The school is the best boarding school in Utah, one of the best boarding schools in the central United States, and has won the "Best School in Utah" award for eight consecutive years.
3.Equestrian Program: The equestrian program is nationally renowned, offering the best equestrian facilities in Utah. Students participating in equestrian competitions have scholarship opportunities.
4.The school offers 6 unique learning plans, including academic tutoring, English language learning, directed learning support, content tutoring, custom programs, and the Wilson Reading Program. One-on-one tutoring is provided 2, 3, or 5 days a week.
5.Speech and Debate: In 2003, the school won the world championship in speech and debate, becoming the first American school to receive this award. It continues to dominate national speech and debate competitions to this day.
6.Special Programs: Outdoor experiential education, arts, engineering and technology, learning services.
7.Outstanding Engineering: The engineering department offers many distinctive courses, such as rockets, introduction to architecture and project management, competitive robotics, engineering art portfolios, and more.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
09/11/2023
Reviews from other languages
Data for Wasatch Academy: student enrollment 186, student-teacher ratio 1:6, international students 27%, boarding students 90%, faculty with advanced degrees 90%. Wasatch Academy, located in Utah and founded in 1875, has established an excellent educational tradition with superb teaching quality. It is dedicated to developing new learning techniques to enable students to successfully enter university, therefore requiring every student to strive to exceed their self-set goals. Students achieve outstanding SAT and ACT scores, with 98% gaining admission to top-tier universities for further study. In 2003-2004, the school made history in American high school education, becoming the first U.S. school to win the World High School Speech and Debate Championship. Currently, the school holds a dominant position in high school speech and debate competitions in the American region. The school's reputation is built upon interactive and rigorous teaching plans and curricula, offering unique opportunities in sports, community service, cultural cultivation, and leadership. Simultaneously, it possesses advanced teaching and communication technologies, allowing students to easily access global information from the most advantageous positions. Consequently, this unique environment and education attract enthusiastic participation from both students and faculty. Its mission is to cultivate students into outstanding global citizens. Based on this, the school's students have always been confident, curious, and compassionate. These personal qualities enable its graduates to calmly face the challenges of an ever-changing world. The school warmly welcomes students from all over the world to experience a learning community that will nurture each student with unique challenges to help them fulfill their potential.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Wasatch Academy
Tell me a bit about Wasatch Academy.
Wasatch Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Utah, US. It was founded 1875 , and currently has about 161 students, 40.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.wasatchacademy.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.wasatchacademy.org.
Does Wasatch Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Wasatch Academy is offering 21 AP courses.
In recent years, 30 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Wasatch Academy also have 76% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
In recent years, 30 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Wasatch Academy also have 76% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Wasatch Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 52.5% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 12.5% go to top 25, and about 2.5% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Wasatch Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Wasatch Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Wasatch Academy?
The total fee for Wasatch Academy in 2024 is
$78,700 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@wasatchacademy.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@wasatchacademy.org .
Where is Wasatch Academy located?
Wasatch Academy is located in the State of Utah of USA.
How popular is Wasatch Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Wasatch Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 169 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Wasatch Academy has been favorited by 147 users.
Also Wasatch Academy has been favorited by 147 users.
How do I complete an application for Wasatch Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Wasatch Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Wasatch Academy’s official site: http://www.wasatchacademy.org or call them at 435-462-1400.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Wasatch Academy’s official site: http://www.wasatchacademy.org or call them at 435-462-1400.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Wasatch Academy?
The overall rating for Wasatch Academy is A.
The section ratings of Wasatch Academy are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Wasatch Academy are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
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Population (2022)
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Cost of Living
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