UTAH COUNTY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
Utah County Academy of Science is a public charter high school that is part of the Utah County Academy of Science school district, located in OREM, UT with about 405 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade.
The Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is a specialized public charter high school located in Orem, Utah, that focuses on providing an accelerated, STEM-centered education. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is unique for its partnership with Utah Valley University (UVU). This collaboration allows students to integrate high school curriculum with college-level coursework, enabling many to graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree simultaneously.
The academic environment at UCAS is designed for students who are motivated to pursue higher education, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Because of its partnership with the university, students benefit from a rigorous, college-preparatory culture, smaller class sizes, and access to campus facilities. By emphasizing early college credits, the academy aims to reduce the financial burden of future higher education and prepare its students for the academic demands of competitive university programs.
For more information, contact Utah County Academy of Science at (801) 863-2222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OREM, UT 84058
(801) 863-2222
http://www.ucas.k12.ut.us
UTAH COUNTY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE is a public Charter school in OREM, UT with about 405 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Utah
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
USBE - Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Utah County Academy of Science
- Total Students:
- 405
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 405 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UTAH COUNTY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.8%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.