Mountain Heights Academy is a non-profit online charter high school in the United States. It opened in 2010 and was renamed Mountain Heights Academy in 2013.
Serving 882 students in grades 7-12, Mountain Heights Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 882 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Heights Academy's student population of 882 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
2009
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Mountain Heights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Heights Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
24%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Heights Academy's ranking?
Mountain Heights Academy is ranked #589 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Heights Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Heights Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mountain Heights Academy?
882 students attend Mountain Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mountain Heights Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Heights Academy?
Mountain Heights Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Heights Academy offer ?
Mountain Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mountain Heights Academy part of?
Mountain Heights Academy is part of Mountain Heights Academy School District.
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