Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wasatch Peak Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wasatch Peak Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wasatch Peak Academy's student population of 503 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
A Community that Fosters Connection
School Rankings
Wasatch Peak Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wasatch Peak Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 957 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
66%
71%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wasatch Peak Academy's ranking?
Wasatch Peak Academy is ranked #139 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Wasatch Peak Academy often compared to?
Wasatch Peak Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Wasatch Peak Academy?
503 students attend Wasatch Peak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wasatch Peak Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wasatch Peak Academy?
Wasatch Peak Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wasatch Peak Academy offer ?
Wasatch Peak Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wasatch Peak Academy part of?
Wasatch Peak Academy is part of Wasatch Peak Academy School District.
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