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Mountain Heights Academy

9067 S 1300 W Suite 204, WEST JORDAN, UT, 84088

About Mountain Heights Academy

Mountain Heights Academy is a top public charter school in West Jordan, Utah, for students in grades 7–12. As a leading institution for digital learning, it is recognized as a top school for its innovative open-source curriculum and flexible online educational approach. The school maintains an enrollment of approximately 900 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 28:1. 23% of the students are minorities, and 14% of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Mountain Heights Academy says that 21% of its students are good at math and 55% are good at reading. With about $7,713 per student in funding, the academy is one of the best schools for students who want a high-quality, non-traditional school environment, and it is one of the best High School in "Utah" . Its best features are its award-winning digital content and its dedicated faculty, who give students the tools they need to take charge of their education and get ready for a future full of technology.

Mountain Heights Academy Contact Information

Address

9067 S 1300 W Suite 204, WEST JORDAN, UT, 84088

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Phone

(801) 721-6329

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 55% in Reading.
71
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
882
Total Students
$79448
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 156 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mountain Heights Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 77.21%
Asian 1.36%
Hispanic 14.63%
Black 1.47%
Two+ Races 3.4%
Native Am. 0.45%
White
77.21%
Asian
1.36%
Hispanic
14.63%
Black
1.47%
Two+ Races
3.4%
Native Am.
0.45%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 882
53.85%
475 Female
46.15%
407 Male

Student Population

882 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

143 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mountain Heights Academy is still the best at digital education because they keep releasing new Open Educational Resources that let students access high-quality, interactive course materials for free. The school recently started a new peer-mentoring program that pairs experienced students with new students to help them feel more like they belong in the virtual learning environment. The academy has also added new service-learning projects to its curriculum. These projects encourage students to use their digital skills to solve problems in their own neighborhoods.

FAQ

Q1. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q4. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q5. Are there chances to be a leader at Mountain Heights Academy?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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