Excellent
#52 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 5% in state
Utah County Academy of Science
High School · Utah County Academy of Science · Orem, UT
A charter high school in Orem, UT where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
940 W 800 S, Orem, UT 84058
- Math 78% proficient (2025)
- Reading 88% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Utah County Academy of Science score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Utah County Academy of Science 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orem), 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
$71,474
Median home value
$441,900
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Lumen Scholar InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 475 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Utah County Academy of Science
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Utah County Academy of Science is listed in Utah County Academy of Science; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Utah County Academy of Science
Utah County Academy of Science is a public high school in Orem, UT, part of Utah County Academy of Science, serving approximately 549 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Utah County Academy of Science
What grades does Utah County Academy of Science serve?
Utah County Academy of Science serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Utah County Academy of Science?
Utah County Academy of Science has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utah County Academy of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Utah County Academy of Science is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Utah County Academy of Science rank in UT?
Utah County Academy of Science ranks #52 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Utah County Academy of Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Utah County Academy of Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Utah County Academy of Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Utah County Academy of Science has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Utah County Academy of Science a charter school?
Yes, Utah County Academy of Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Utah County Academy of Science a Title I school?
No, Utah County Academy of Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Utah County Academy of Science?
17.3% of students at Utah County Academy of Science qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (801) 863-2222
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 84058)
- 34,706
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 24.9
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 84058; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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