School Overview
Utah Connections Academy (UCA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students in grades K–12 across the state of Utah. Accredited by the Cognia global network, the school offers a structured, flexible home-based learning environment that allows students to complete their coursework asynchronously while remaining connected to state-certified teachers. The curriculum is delivered through a robust digital platform, enabling families to customize their educational approach to meet individual student needs, whether they are advanced learners, athletes, or students who thrive outside of a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom setting.

The school emphasizes a strong partnership between students, parents—who act as "Learning Coaches"—and professional educators. By blending rigorous academic standards with the convenience of virtual instruction, Utah Connections Academy focuses on preparing students for college and career readiness. In addition to core subjects, the school provides a variety of extracurricular clubs, social opportunities, and support services to ensure that students maintain a well-rounded educational experience despite the remote nature of their daily instruction.
1,020
Total Students
38.6
Full-Time Teachers
26.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Utah Connections Academy
Demographic Student Count
White713
Hispanic213
Black22
Asian19
Two or More12
American Indian9
Pacific Islander32
  • White
    713 (69.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    213 (20.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    32 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    22 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    19 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.9 %)
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 Connections Academy
Phone: (801)298-6660
Website: http://www.connectionsacademy.com/utah-school
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,020
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 233
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 92
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 48
Grade 6 85
Grade 7 95
Grade 8 130
Grade 9 139
Grade 10 94
Grade 11 110
Grade 12 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Utah Connections Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten50
Grade 141
Grade 244
Grade 343
Grade 449
Grade 548
Grade 685
Grade 795
Grade 8130
Grade 9139
Grade 1094
Grade 11110
Grade 1292
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Utah Connections Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female54753.6%
Male47346.4%
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