Enrollment
510
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Orem, UT
Utah County Academy of Science
Federal NCES profile for Utah County Academy of Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490002001106Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Utah County Academy of Science earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Orem · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Utah County Academy of Science has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Utah County Academy of Science ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Orem, UT.
School address
District: Utah County Academy of Science · Utah
NCES ID 490002001106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Utah County Academy of Science compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Utah County Academy of Science
Utah County Academy of Science is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Orem, Utah, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 510 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 307 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Utah County Academy of Science spends $6,910 per pupil, 29% below the Utah average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Utah County Academy of Science is a single-school charter district, so Utah County Academy of Science operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Utah County Academy of Science compares
Utah County Academy of Science on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 57% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Utah - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$6,910
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Utah County Academy of Science is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Utah County Academy of Science, which includes Utah County Academy of Science.
$6,910
Per student
-29%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.5%
State 87.8%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Utah County Academy of Science
How many students attend Utah County Academy of Science?
Utah County Academy of Science has 510 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orem, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utah County Academy of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Utah County Academy of Science is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Utah County Academy of Science?
12.1% of students at Utah County Academy of Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Utah County Academy of Science?
The largest demographic group at Utah County Academy of Science is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Orem, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Utah County Academy of Science?
Utah County Academy of Science has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Utah County Academy of Science rank among high schools in Orem?
By Resource Investment Index, Utah County Academy of Science ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Orem, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Orem on the city page.
Is Utah County Academy of Science a good school?
Utah County Academy of Science earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Utah County Academy of Science?
None; Utah County Academy of Science is a single-school charter district, and Utah County Academy of Science is its only campus.
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