Terra Academy

Terra Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Vernal, Utah, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 622 students. The school has faced some challenges in recent years, with fluctuating graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and significantly higher chronic absenteeism compared to the state average.

Terra Academy's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 86.7% to 92.9%, which is generally lower than the state average. The school has also experienced higher dropout rates, ranging from 9.4% to 11.1% in recent years. Additionally, Terra Academy has grappled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.8% to 47.5%, significantly higher than the state average. While the school's test scores in RISE/RISE and Utah Aspire Plus assessments are generally lower than the state averages, there are some exceptions, such as 7th-grade math proficiency being higher than the state average in 2023-2024.

Despite these challenges, Terra Academy has also shown some strengths, including a decreasing student-teacher ratio, which may indicate a focus on providing more individualized attention and support to students. The school's free and reduced-lunch rates, ranging from 19.57% to 24.15%, suggest that a significant portion of the student population may come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which could impact academic outcomes. By addressing the identified areas of concern and building upon the school's strengths, Terra Academy can work to improve its overall educational outcomes and better serve its student population.