Wasatch Academy
Overview

At Wasatch Academy, learning is an experience. Our specialized style of project-based learning is creative but intensive and focuses on helping every student reach their highest potential in any given field. Wasatch Academy students study topics in depth, exploring the intersection of ideas and disciplines. Along the way, students master core academic content and make valuable observations about how they learn. Students complete course requirements with a deep content understanding and personal ownership of their learning. They also gain respect for the environment and attain a powerful awareness of how communities are interconnected. At Wasatch Academy, you are given many opportunities to fill your resume with leadership positions, athletic participation, music involvement, art experience, community service, and much more. You learn personal and global responsibility through engaging classroom discussions, college counseling support, and real-life experiences of helping others inside and outside the school community. Learning Services The Learning Services program at Wasatch Academy emphasizes respect and dignity with a goal to build a positive community of learners who are recognized and appreciated for their unique learning abilities and styles. Students that participate in the various program offerings develop as strong independent learners by the time they go to college or a university. Campus Life Wasatch Academy welcomes students from 35 different countries and 30+ states. In our small and nurturing school community, we get to know you and everybody fits in. Students make life-long friends with their peers from all over the world. Every student has an advisor that provides academic, social, and personal support. As you grow intellectually and socially, you come to understand yourself, your abilities, and envision the places you will go. Full-time dorm parents regularly teach about making safe, wise decisions, staying healthy, and building good character. Outdoor Adventure Wasatch Academy location in central Utah gives us a gateway to outdoor adventuring. Hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, camping...and so much more! With five national parks and the greatest snow on earth, Utah is a prime location for students looking to do more than just sit in a classroom. Athletics When it comes to athletics, we are all in! We teach how to be a team player, how to cooperate, and how to develop a healthy approach to competition.




Academics
Summary: A truly versatile education is developed through multiple styles of learning, taking place both in and out of the classroom. Wasatch Academy focuses on promoting a healthy blend of individualized and group learning experiences. Students grow academically and personally. They develop a sense of self-empowerment at school and in every aspect of their lives.
Department Director J Dianne Brederson
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 50
Number of AP Courses Offered: 17
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Literature
History
- European History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Spanish
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Physical Science
- Physics
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
Music
- Band
- Electronic Music
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Orchestra
- Recording
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Animation
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs
Digital Recording/music Film And Video Editing Robotics Web Design
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 7
Average Students Per Dorm: 38
Number of Girls Dorms: 3
Number of Boys Dorms: 4
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
In the residential community, much more than academics are on our mind. We learn how to care for ourselves and others, we learn the value of becoming a solid member of a community, and we experience how little things make a difference. Residents form a community within a community, strengthened by shared activities, meals, and discussions. We encourage our students to engage in thoughtful conversations, reflection, and positive action.
Facilities
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Private Ski Hill; Outdoor Skateboard & BMX Park; Activity Center
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Fencing Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Honor Council
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Skateboarding Club
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Summary: The Wasatch Academy Arts program encompasses everything from visual art practices to music theory and recording. Students can explore their creative passions within the Studio Arts building, state of the art recording studio, or renowned music conservatory. From the facilities, to the teachers, Wasatch Academy is among the top performing arts boarding schools where you’ll have access to great resources to help you grow. Whether you are a beginner or very experienced in the arts, you will get great instruction at Wasatch Academy. When it comes to athletics, we are all in! Being on a team teaches students much more than the basic fundamentals of how to kick a ball, swing a racket or sink a basketball. While skill development and being physically fit are emphasized, much more is learned: how to be a team player, how to cooperate, and how to develop a healthy approach to competition. Many of Wasatch Academy’s sports teams are top ranked within their leagues. It’s why we believe our athletic program is among the best in the US. Whether students play a sport that is already a favorite or try something new, Wasatch Academy coaches help develop skills and lay the foundations for lifelong fitness. In the process, you gain confidence, form friendships, and have fun!
Arts Department Director: Laura Prenot
Athletics Department Director: Travis Madsen
Notable Achievements: #1 Nationally Ranked Boys' Varsity Basketball Team
Arts
- Acting
- Animation
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Drama
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Freestyle Skiing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Martial Arts
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Education
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Alpine Skiing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Freestyle Skiing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking
- Martial Arts
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Education
- Paddle Tennis
- Racquetball
- Rafting
- Rock Climbing
- Sailing
- Skateboarding
- Ski Jumping
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
Summary: In addition to an excellent learning experience, Wasatch Academy has experienced college counselors and faculty who will prepare students for college. The college counselors take a student-centric and strategic approach to understanding a student’s passions, motivations, and long-term goals. Boasting a 100% college acceptance rate, we assist students with the rigors of the college application process so that they can enroll in the college or university of their choice. Wasatch Academy graduates take many paths. Our students are accepted into top universities in the United States and around the world. The college counselors work closely to get to know students and guide them through the college admissions process. Our goal for students is fundamental and more permanent than preparation for a specific group of colleges or for standardized tests. A Wasatch Academy education is for life.
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Notable Alumni
Ann Kirkpatrick
Class of
In 1980 she became Coconino County's first female Deputy County Attorney and she later served the people of Sedona as City Attorney.
Sonita Alizadeh
Class of 2018
Sonita Alizadeh is an Afghan rapper and activist who has been vocal against forced marriages.
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 8%
Average Merit Scholarship: 2,000
Current Endowment Amount: $4,900,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 217
Total Day: 69
Total Enrollment: 286
Boys: 183
Girls: 103
Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12
Day Grades Offered: 8-12
School Type: Middle, High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $59,900
5-Day Boarding: $56,900
Day Tuition Fee: $32,800
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 40%
Average Awarded: $37,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 8%
Average Merit Scholarship: $2,000
Current Endowment Amount: $4,900,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Jolean Barkdull
Admissions Phone: 435 462 1415
Fax: 435 462 1450
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.wasatchacademy.org
Nearby Schools
- Colorado Rocky Mountain School - 226mi / 364 km
- Steamboat Mountain School - 255mi / 410 km
- Sun Valley Community School - 323mi / 520 km
- Fountain Valley School Of Colorado - 366mi / 589 km
- Idyllwild Arts Academy - 498mi / 801 km








