University Academy
Alternative school · Grades 1–12
Salt Lake City, UT
501 S Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 173% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Salt Lake City since at least 2011
In Salt Lake City, Utah, University Academy is an independent private school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 82 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 173% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 1.5 hours, 183 days a year. Utah has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–12
- Students
- 82
- Teachers
- 4.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 38 girls, 44 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 1.5 hours
- School year
- 183 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 53% of independent schools in Utah.
- Compared with 15 independent schools in Utah.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Utah
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask University Academy whether it takes part.
- Utah Fits All Scholarship · Education savings account
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?
Questions about University Academy
What grades does University Academy serve?
University Academy serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend University Academy?
About 82 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at University 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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