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Wasatch Academy
120 South 100 West, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 - View a map of this school Map tel: 435-462-1400
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"Awe-struck by cascading mountains and the lush Sanpete Valley, Dr. Duncan McMillan proclaimed, 'Let it endure like the Wasatch Mountains…call it Wasatch Academy.' Since its founding by Dr. McMillan in 1875, Wasatch Academy has provided an open environment for academic and personal excellence. Today, you will find the school’s rich tradition of country living, adventurous activities, academic achievement and person growth is as strong as it was more than 100 years ago. Take a moment to find out for yourself why the Wasatch experience is considered one of the best educational opportunities in the West..."


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  Diversity - High percentage of international students

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Wasatch Academy Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1875 1900
Campus Size 30 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 215 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 24% 18%
Percent International Students 45% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 96% 72%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 13 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 20% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $1 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $37,500 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $21,400 $21,950
Tuition international students $42,500 $37,950
Tuition 5 day boarding $34,500 $31,700
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 79% 60%
Director of Admissions Kim Stephens
Associate Director of Admissions Carol Reeve
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 14 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
CheeringClimbing
Cross CountryEquestrian
FencingGolf
Rock ClimbingSnowboarding
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 30 23
  Extracurriculars
 
Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International
Art ClubBeginning Acting/Comedy
Bible StudyCamping
CheerleadingChoir
Community ServiceCommunity Service
Dance ClubDebate Club
Drama ClubEquestrian
FencingFilm making
Guitar (Rock) EnsembleInternational Club
Lit MagNational Honor Society
Outdoors ClubRock Climbing
Ski ClubSnowshoeing
Stained Glass ArtStudent Ambassadors
Student Council (STUCO)Student Prefecting
Students for a Free TibetWasatka (Yearbook)
School Notes:
  • Wasatch Happenings:
  • Wasatch Academy Senior competes on the U.S. team at the World Debate Championships at Hotchikiss School in Connecticut.
  • Baseball team wins Region title.
  • WA student won math competition at Snow College.
  • Six students participated in a diversity conference in Texas.
  • Boys tennis team had most successful season.
  • WA golf team are State Champions.
  • Community Service Highlight: STUCO Service Skip Day, Ronald McDonald House, community garden, Salt Lake City soup kitchen, and spending time with elderly residents of Mt. Pleasant, raising money and goods for local Food Bank and Sub for Santa efforts.
  • Drama presented Macbeth and Alice this year.
  • 33 students, 14 faculty, and 3 dogs made it to the top of Mt. Nebo, (11,889 feet), this year.
  • Art students receive high school honors at state art shows.
  • Finks Dorm renovated over summer.
  • Wasatch hosted Friends of America boy's basketball team from Sonora, Mexico.
  • Two students receive Maxima Cum Laude Awards in National Latin Examination.
  • Skateboard Park is built and fenced in.
  • Architectural drawing for snow park cabin submitted to Forest Service for renovations.
  • 20% of students hail from abroad and 23 states in the United States.
  • Literary Magazine received top honors 12th year in a row.
  • Competitive Snowboard team competes at National Championship at Copper Mountain Resort.
  • Record number of students received Headmaster and Dean's honors.
  • Five WA students competed at Nationals for Snowboarding.
  • Science classes offer DNA testing, ecosystem study at Mt. Nebo and geology while rock climbing in Maple Canyon.
  • Dance team received best award in Hip-hop.
  • Students completed Advanced Placement Art portfolios and submitted them to the College Board for review (AP Art was new this year).
  • Wasatch announces the acquisition of our second multipurpose building to facilitate additional girl's athletic offerings.
  • Science class works with community on recycling project.
  • Wasatch Academy awards $500,000 in scholarships.
  • Retention rates reach all time Wasatch high.
  • School accreditations: National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools,
  • Profile last updated: 09/30/2008
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