Serving 909 students in grades 7-12, Mountain Heights Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 909 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Heights Academy's student population of 909 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
909 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Mountain Heights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Heights Academy is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
22%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Heights Academy's ranking?
Mountain Heights Academy is ranked #549 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Heights Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Heights Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mountain Heights Academy?
909 students attend Mountain Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mountain Heights Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Heights Academy?
Mountain Heights Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mountain Heights Academy offer ?
Mountain Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mountain Heights Academy part of?
Mountain Heights Academy is part of Mountain Heights Academy School District.
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