Terra Academy

Terra Academy
267 Aggie Blvd.
VERNAL, UT 84078
Charter School 595 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Terra Academy, located in Vernal, Utah, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on "Pillars of Success," which emphasize character development, individualized learning, and a rigorous academic environment. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Terra Academy aims to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility, encouraging students to become engaged, lifelong learners within their community.

Beyond traditional core subjects, the academy is known for integrating hands-on learning experiences and project-based instruction to help students connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications. The school places a high value on parental involvement and transparency, operating under a philosophy that education is a collaborative effort between home and school. With its commitment to holistic development, Terra Academy strives to provide a unique educational alternative that prepares students for future academic success and civic participation.
595
Total Students
30.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    551 (92.6%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (4.2%)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Terra Academy
Phone: (844)322-6562
Website: http://www.theterraacademy.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43

* 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 49
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 52
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 50
Grade 9 36
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio