Utah Virtual Academy

www.k12.com/utva

Charter School 1,772 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades K–12 across the state of Utah. By leveraging the K12 curriculum, the school provides a comprehensive academic program that allows students to learn from home while remaining connected to a community of peers and licensed educators. The school is designed to offer a flexible, personalized educational environment that caters to students who may need a non-traditional setting, such as those seeking advanced coursework, students with health-related needs, or families looking for a more hands-on role in their child's daily learning.

The academy emphasizes a blend of independent study and interactive virtual instruction, utilizing an innovative digital platform to deliver core subjects alongside various electives. Beyond academics, UTVA focuses on supporting student success through regular communication with teachers, a structured school calendar, and virtual social opportunities. Because it is a public charter school, it operates under the oversight of a local board of directors while remaining accountable to the state’s educational standards, ensuring that graduates meet the requirements necessary for high school diplomas and post-secondary transitions.

1,772

Total Students

93.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Utah Virtual Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,477
Hispanic	86
Black	37
Asian	8
Two or More	111
American Indian	24
Pacific Islander	29

White
1,477 (83.4 %)
Two or More
111 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
86 (4.9 %)
Black
37 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
29 (1.6 %)
American Indian
24 (1.4 %)
Asian
8 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Utah Virtual Academy
Phone:	(801)262-4922
Website:	http://www.k12.com/utva
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,772
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	772
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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 133

Grade 8 181

Grade 9 203

Grade 10 210