Utah Connections Academy
Charter School
1,020 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 713 |
| Hispanic | 213 |
| Black | 22 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 32 |
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White713 (69.9 %)
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Hispanic213 (20.9 %)
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Pacific Islander32 (3.1 %)
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Black22 (2.2 %)
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Asian19 (1.9 %)
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Two or More12 (1.2 %)
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American Indian9 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 547 | 53.6% |
| Male | 473 | 46.4% |
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