Utah County Academy of Science

Charter School 556 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

556

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Utah County Academy of Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	158
Black	3
Asian	20
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
354 (63.7 %)
Hispanic
158 (28.4 %)
Asian
20 (3.6 %)
Two or More
15 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Utah County Academy of Science
Phone:	(801)863-2222
Website:	http://www.ucas-edu.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 161

Grade 11 163

Grade 12 138