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#28 of 77 private schools in UT
Top 35% of private schools
Discovery Academy
High School · Provo, UT
A private high school in Provo, UT serving grades 8th – 12th.
105 N 500 W, Provo, UT 84601
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in UT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in UT
Test scores
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Where Discovery Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,486/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Provo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,758
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo EschoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Freedom Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,319 | Compare → |
| Independence HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 5–12 | 1.1 mi | 278 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Discovery Academy is listed in Provo, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Discovery Academy
Discovery Academy is a private high school in Provo, UT, serving approximately 62 students in grades 8th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 77 private schools in UT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Academy
What grades does Discovery Academy serve?
Discovery Academy serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Discovery Academy rank in UT?
Discovery Academy ranks #28 of 77 private schools in UT.
What is Discovery Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Discovery Academy a private school?
Yes, Discovery Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Discovery Academy a religious school?
No, Discovery Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Gender Split
- 27% M / 73% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 245 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Utah County
- Phone
- (801) 374-2121
- Area population (ZIP 84601)
- 32,871
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 25.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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