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.
1,052
Total Students
42.6
Full-Time Teachers
24.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Utah Connections Academy
Demographic Student Count
White733
Hispanic237
Black27
Asian17
Two or More9
American Indian8
Pacific Islander20
  • White
    733 (69.7%)
  • Hispanic
    237 (22.5%)
  • Black
    27 (2.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    20 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    17 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    9 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.8%)
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: 1,052
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 233
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 92
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 60
Grade 6 68
Grade 7 73
Grade 8 137
Grade 9 168
Grade 10 114
Grade 11 115
Grade 12 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Utah Connections Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten45
Grade 137
Grade 245
Grade 332
Grade 455
Grade 560
Grade 668
Grade 773
Grade 8137
Grade 9168
Grade 10114
Grade 11115
Grade 12103
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Utah Connections Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female52950.3%
Male52249.6%
Not Specified10.1%
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