Description
Wasatch Academy
Wasatch Academy
Features
Wasatch Academy provides a nurturing community that empowers young men and women to develop academically, socially, and morally, preparing them for college and for the challenges of living in the 21st century. Its Schools Attuned program ensures that Wasatch Academy teachers know how to closely observe how the students learn, and then adjust their lessons and methods accordingly. An attuned school leads to a higher-achieving student.
Wasatch Academy’s exceptional outdoor program builds character, leadership skills, and feeds our students' sense of adventure. At Wasatch Academy, students’ outdoor experience matches the richness of their classroom work.
The Basics
| Setting | Ease access to Salt Lake City. |
| School Type | USA High School |
| Tuition | US$51,000 – $52,000 |
| Housing | Boarding and homestay |
| School Website | http://wasatchacademy.org/ |
| State | Utah |
| Nearest City | Salt Lake City |
| Year Founded | 1875 |
| Admission Requirement | HK F.3 |
| Academic Calendar | Fall/ Summer |
| Level Offered | Grade 9-12 |
| Enrollment | Approximately 250 students |
| International Students | 40% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10:1 |
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Academic Programs
Literature and Composition, Honors and Advanced Placement Options, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Honors and Advanced Placement Options, World History and Cultures, U.S. History, Sociology, African American History, Frontier History, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Ecology, Anatomy & Physiology, Science Today, Equine Science, Spanish, Mandarin, French, Latin, Advanced Placement, Art Design, Studio Art, Dance, Ceramics, Photography, Graphic Design, Music, Drama, Interior Design, Glass Art, Computer Science, Digital Audio, Robotics, Film Studies, Gaming, Digital, Arts, Media Literacy, Computer Fundamentals, Sound Engineering
http://www.wasatchacademy.org/learning/academics/index.aspx
Campus
PierceHistoricalMuseum, AdministrationBuilding, RemmtsmaMath-ScienceBuilding, Liberal Hall, Hamlet Soccer field, tennis courts etc.
Students Life
It’s all in a day’s work at Wasatch Academy. Each day is a unique experience through our block academic schedule followed by a large range of group and self-directed activities and sports. Weekday evenings are spent studying, catching up with friends, celebrating a sports victory, or getting specialized attention from teachers in the study hall. Weekends are your time and offer different options including snowboarding, paintball, camping, skiing, art, shopping trips to Salt Lake City, and video game LAN Parties. Just to name a few.