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Charter high school · Utah County Academy of Science · Orem, Utah

Utah County Academy of Science

Utah County Academy of Science rates 7.0, right at the middle of Utah County Academy of Science's high schools, whose rated median is 7.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.0this school

7.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Utah County Academy of Science median is 7.0.

#343 of 1,017 schools in Utah · Utah County Academy of Science: 1 high schools rated, median 7.0

The brief

A charter high school in Orem, UT where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 343 of 1,017 schools in Utah and 1 of 1 in Utah County Academy of Science.

Utah County Academy of Science is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math77%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Reading85%state average not published · 2026 RISE
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2026.2026 RISE; 30 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.2
25% of the rating
Academics
10.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2011-2026) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 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 · 2026 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2011-2026, multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Utah County Academy of Science and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$71,474
Median home value
$441,900
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
38
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
44
Some Transit
Bike Score
62
Bikeable
City reported crime
1,374/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Orem. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Orem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
17.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 8.4Compare →
  2. Utah County Academy of Sciencethis school
    7.0
  3. 7.0Compare →
  4. Lumen Scholar Institute2.0 mi · charter
    6.1Compare →
  5. 6.1Compare →
  6. 5.8Compare →
  7. 5.2Compare →
  8. Orem High1.9 mi
    4.8Compare →
  9. 4.5Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Utah County Academy of Science.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #343 of 1,017 schools in UT.

What is Utah County Academy of Science's MySchoolScout rating?

Utah County Academy of Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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, 2011-2026) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
549
Student-teacher ratio
25:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Utah County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$7,881
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 84058)
34,706
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
24.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.