High Schools in Utah County Academy of Science

The Utah County Academy of Science is the sole high school located within the Utah County Academy of Science district. This public magnet charter school serves grades 9-12 and is situated in Utah County, Utah, a region known for its strong emphasis on education and STEM subjects.

The Utah County Academy of Science stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking 1st or 2nd among all 138-139 high schools in Utah over the past three school years. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school boasts exceptional academic performance, with 87.3% of 10th graders and 88.7% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the statewide averages of 51.8% and 45.1%, respectively. The school also excels in math and science, with 75.4% of 10th graders and 81.5% of 9th graders proficient or better in Math, and 74.8% of 10th graders and 87.6% of 9th graders proficient or better in Science.

Despite its high academic achievements, the Utah County Academy of Science maintains a relatively low per-student spending of $8,825, indicating that it is able to provide a top-tier education with limited resources. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 88.8% is higher than the state average, and its dropout rate of 9.4% is lower. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8% is an area that the administration may want to investigate and address to further improve student outcomes.