Utah County Academy of Sciences
Public charter school in the United States
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Utah County Academy of Sciences (UCAS) /ˈjuːˈkæs/ is a small charter high school in association with Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah, United States. UCAS students travel from school districts in the surrounding Utah County area, including Nebo School District, Alpine School District, and Provo School District.
| Utah County Academy of Sciences | |
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940 West 800 South, Orem, Utah and 2121 N 550 W, Provo, Utah United States 40.2827°N 111.7178°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Charter |
| Established | August 2005 |
School district | Alpine, Nebo, and Provo |
| Authorizer | Utah State Charter School Board |
Principal | Jennilyn Derbidge |
Teaching staff | 22.04 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 549 (2023-2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 24.91[1] |
| Colors | Green and Yellow |
| Mascot | Prairie Falcon |
| Website | www |
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This school has two locations. The Provo campus is for ninth and tenth grade students. It is located at 2121 N 550 W, Provo, UT, 84604. The Orem campus is for eleventh and twelfth grade students. It is located on the Northern end of the UVU campus at 940 W 800 S, Orem, UT, 84058. Classes are scheduled to meet both the college and high school graduation requirements.
UCAS was created along with six similar schools by former governor of Utah Michael Leavitt.
The school has a driver's education class, a student government, yearbook staff, technology student association, writing club, and several other student organized clubs. The school participates in the multicultural association programs in addition to all associations affiliated with UVU.
Most UCAS students graduate with an associate degree along with their high school diploma.
UCAS academics
UCAS was ranked first out of all high schools in Utah by the Sutherland Institute.[3]