Utah Military Academy

Utah Military Academy

Charter High School | Grade 7-12
5120 S 1050 W,  Riverdale, UT
4.4
3.5
528 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
40%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
47.3%
State Average
19.8%
Science
28.2%
State Average
22.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
269:1

Student Diversity

Male
67.4%
Female
32.6%
White
64.5%
Hispanic
24.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Black
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Utah 83 Students
Weber State University 72 Students
Utah State University 67 Students
Westminster University - Utah 25 Students
Utah Valley University 22 Students
Brigham Young University 18 Students
Snow College 17 Students
Washington State University 16 Students
University of Oregon 16 Students
Arizona State University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 20 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Mechanical Engineering 12 Students
Aerospace Engineering 12 Students
Business 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Criminology 10 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 14 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/20/2024
Our school is very different compared to other school, it's an military school that's kinda trains you to be better in a military style life
5.0 Senior
4/16/2024
I love all of the opportunities that this school offers and all the different activities that I was able to do while there.
5.0 Junior
4/17/2020
My experience at Utah Military Academy(UMA) has been overall great. There has always been ups and downs, but the teachers always care about you. Even if they do not show it, they still care about you. I have been going to this school since 7th grade and I in 11th grade.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
2.0 other
5/13/2025
UMA has an abysmal academic success rate. The administration and the staff focus too much on military discipline and not nearly enough on education. Students are expected to maintain lofty ideals, but those ideals are not explained or demonstrated for them to practice. School policies are consistent...
5.0 parent
12/4/2024
As a mother of 2 students at Utah Military Academy, I am thrilled at the difference in just a few short years in my children. They are more responsible, more respectful, and carry themselves with pride. Pride in themselves, there country, and those who have come before them. They know that they will...
5.0 teacher
2/7/2024
Firstly, it needs noted not to confuse this school with another listed on here as "Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams." Though there is a connection, and District Leadership in common, they are different schools and campuses. That being said, as one of the original teachers at UMA, who has been h...
3.0 student
10/4/2023
The school is alright, the homework is very easy, which helps sped kids like me, but I noticed a lot of other students take advantage of it. The types of students that go there are either mostly druggies, or "troubled kids", & kids who want to join the military and learn, and then the rest artsy kid...

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Utah Military Academy is a charter school for students in grades 7-12 in Riverdale, UT, in the Riverdale neighborhood, and is served by the Utah Military Academy in Utah. The school has a total enrollment of 528 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Utah Military Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $464,879. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bonneville High School, Roy High School, Wasatch Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Riverdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Utah Military Academy.

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