Mountain Heights Academy

9067 S 1300 W Suite 204
WEST JORDAN, UT 84088

www.mountainheightsacademy.org/

Charter School 928 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Mountain Heights Academy, located in West Jordan, Utah, is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students in grades 7 through 12. As a fully virtual institution, the school provides a flexible, technology-driven learning environment designed to accommodate students who require a non-traditional schedule, such as athletes, performers, or those who simply thrive outside of a conventional classroom setting. The academy is known for its mastery-based learning model, which allows students to progress through curriculum at their own pace while receiving individualized support from certified teachers.

The school emphasizes a rigorous academic experience integrated with strong student support systems. By utilizing a proprietary learning management system, Mountain Heights Academy ensures that students remain engaged through interactive content, frequent teacher communication, and opportunities for virtual collaboration. Beyond academics, the school fosters a sense of community through various clubs, social events, and extracurricular activities, aiming to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for college and career readiness despite the virtual delivery method.

928

Total Students

71.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Heights Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	749
Hispanic	111
Black	10
Asian	12
Two or More	36
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
749 (80.7 %)
Hispanic
111 (12.0 %)
Two or More
36 (3.9 %)
Asian
12 (1.3 %)
Black
10 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mountain Heights Academy
Phone:	(801)721-6329
Website:	http://www.mountainheightsacademy.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	928
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 66

Grade 8 114

Grade 9 172

Grade 10 171

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 182