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Sunrise Academy

Independent school · Grades 8–12

La Verkin, UT

195 W 500 N, La Verkin, UT 84745

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • BCollege-going
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 75% of independent schools in Utah

In La Verkin, Utah, Sunrise Academy is an independent private school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 35 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of independent high schools in Utah. Enrollment is up about 21% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 230 days a year. Utah has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 8–12
Students
35
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.4
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
230 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of independent high schools in Utah (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 52% of independent high schools in Utah.
    • Compared with 33 independent high schools in Utah.

    Students by survey year

    29’11–1253’13–1442’19–2052’21–2235’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded2
    82
    96
    106
    1111
    128

    Student body

    White69%
    Hispanic or Latino20%
    Black6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native6%

    Help paying tuition in Utah

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sunrise Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Utah's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Sunrise Academy

    What grades does Sunrise Academy serve?

    Sunrise Academy serves grades 8–12.

    How many students attend Sunrise Academy?

    About 35 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sunrise Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Utah has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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