Wasatch Learning Academy

1,232 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Wasatch Learning Academy, located in Heber City, Utah, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Wasatch County School District. The academy is designed to serve as an alternative learning environment, focusing on students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to academics. Its primary goal is to provide a supportive, flexible atmosphere that helps students overcome barriers to learning, improve their academic standing, and stay on track toward graduation.

The school emphasizes individualized instruction, smaller class sizes, and a student-centered curriculum to foster personal and academic growth. By offering a more personalized pace and targeted behavioral or academic interventions, Wasatch Learning Academy aims to re-engage students who might be struggling in a conventional high school setting. Ultimately, the school serves as a critical resource in the community, ensuring that all students—regardless of their specific learning needs or life circumstances—have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and prepare for future success.

1,232

Total Students

12.3

Full-Time Teachers

100.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wasatch Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,050
Hispanic	102
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	57
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	15

White
1,050 (85.2%)
Hispanic
102 (8.3%)
Two or More
57 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
15 (1.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Black
2 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wasatch District
Phone:	(435)654-6010
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	100.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 170

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 169

Grade 4 146

Grade 5 167

Grade 6 134

Grade 7 130

Grade 8 91