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#68 of 77 private schools in UT
Fernwood Academy
High School · Layton, UT
A private high school in Layton, UT serving grades 9th – 12th.
1904 W GORDON AVE, Layton, UT 84041
- 7:1 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
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Fernwood 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,481/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Layton), 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
$87,608
Median home value
$395,800
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84041; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Davis Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 969 | Compare → |
| Davis Connect 7-12Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Leadership Academy of UtahCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 456 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fernwood Academy is listed in Layton, UT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Fernwood Academy
Fernwood Academy is a private high school in Layton, UT, serving approximately 44 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 77 private schools in UT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fernwood Academy
What grades does Fernwood Academy serve?
Fernwood Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fernwood Academy?
Fernwood Academy has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernwood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernwood Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Fernwood Academy rank in UT?
Fernwood Academy ranks #68 of 77 private schools in UT.
What is Fernwood Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fernwood Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Fernwood Academy a private school?
Yes, Fernwood Academy is a private all-girls 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 Fernwood Academy a religious school?
No, Fernwood Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 195 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davis County
- Phone
- (801) 444-0794
- Area population (ZIP 84041)
- 54,750
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 84041; 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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