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West Ridge Academy

Alternative school · Grades 4–12

West Jordan, UT

5500 W Bagley Park Rd, West Jordan, UT 84081

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in Utah

In West Jordan, Utah, West Ridge Academy is an independent private school for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. About 23 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in Utah. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 234 days a year. Utah has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 4–12
Students
23
Teachers
4.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
234 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in Utah (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of independent schools in Utah.
    • Compared with 15 independent schools in Utah.

    Students by survey year

    53’19–2022’21–2223’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    41
    52
    61
    72
    83
    95
    103
    111
    125

    Student body

    White65%
    Black26%
    Hispanic or Latino9%

    Help paying tuition in Utah

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask West Ridge 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 West Ridge Academy

    What grades does West Ridge Academy serve?

    West Ridge Academy serves grades 4–12.

    How many students attend West Ridge Academy?

    About 23 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at West Ridge 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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