What Wasatch Academy does

Wasatch Academy is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory boarding and day school founded in 1875 and operated as a nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 87-0290194) on a single campus at 120 South 100 West, Mt. Pleasant, Utah. It serves students in grades 8 through 12 and postgraduates, including both domestic and international cohorts, with an English Language Learning program supporting the latter. The school markets itself as Utah's only college-preparatory boarding school and reports a 100% college acceptance rate.

Academically, the institution offers 87 core and elective courses including AP and honors classes, alongside four signature programs: Learning Services (serving approximately 30% of students with diagnosed learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and anxiety), Outdoor Experiential Education (251 yearly recreation trips and 20+ immersions), Engineering & Technology (14 programs including robotics and 3D animation), and The Arts (20 art and music programs). Athletics comprises 25 teams including snowsports and equestrian, with a National Basketball Team coached by experienced staff. College counseling is full-time and begins in the freshman year.

The revenue model is tuition-led and subscription-like (annual), with boarding and day school tuition as the primary stream. Financial aid is provided to 40% of students, indicating meaningful discounting. Supplementary transaction-fee revenue is generated via $15 official transcript requests and seasonal campus rentals, including the Summer at Wasatch youth program and facility rentals for athletics, auditoriums, classrooms, housing, and dining. Distribution is direct: the admissions office drives inquiries from the school's website and Vimeo channel through virtual tours and on-campus visit scheduling. The institution holds Cognia accreditation and memberships in NWAIS, NAIS, ABS, and the U.S. DOE Green Ribbon School program.

Name

Wasatch Academy

Legal name

Wasatch Academy

Website

https://wasatchacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wasatch Academy is an independent, nonprofit, coeducational boarding and day school founded in 1875 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, serving grades 8–12 and postgraduates (including international and learning-difference students) via college-preparatory academics, signature experiential and STEM programs, athletics, and full-time college counseling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Boarding School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Boarding school programs
• Secondary education services
• Learning services support
• Outdoor experiential education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mt. Pleasant

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition for boarding and day students in grades 8-12 and postgraduates. Financial aid provided to 40% of students indicating revenue is supplemented by scholarship funding.
2. Transcript Request Fee: Official transcript requests processed for $15.00 per request, serving alumni and current students.
3. Campus Facility Rentals and Summer Programs: Revenue from hosting summer camps, youth programs, and educational events on campus (June 1 – Aug. 8, 2026) including facility rentals for athletics, auditoriums, classrooms, housing, and dining services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wasatch Academy is an independent, coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school serving students in grades 8-12 and postgraduates at its Mt. Pleasant, Utah campus. The school delivers a comprehensive curriculum across 87 core and elective courses, complemented by signature programs in Learning Services, Outdoor Experiential Education, Engineering & Technology, and The Arts, alongside 25 athletic teams and full-time College Counseling achieving a 100% college acceptance rate. Tuition billed annually is the primary revenue stream, with financial aid extended to 40% of enrolled students and additional revenue from transcript fees and summer campus rentals.

Product overview

Wasatch Academy is a college preparatory boarding and day school offering a unified educational program for students grades 8-12 and postgraduates. The institution provides a comprehensive curriculum through signature programs including Learning Services (supporting students with learning differences), Outdoor Experiential Education (251 yearly trips), Engineering & Technology (14 STEM programs), The Arts (20 art and music programs), and Athletics (25 teams including snowsports and National Basketball Team). The school also offers College Counseling, English Language Learning, and Summer at Wasatch programs. The offerings integrate academic instruction with residential life, college preparation, and experiential learning in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Timothy Tiger: Official mascot of Wasatch Academy.
• Tiger Nation
• Tiger Tigers

Products and services

• College Preparatory Boarding and Day School Program Core academic and residential program serving boarding and day students in grades 8-12 and postgraduates with full-time college counseling, 87 core and elective courses, and AP and honors class offerings achieving a 100% college acceptance rate.
• Learning Services Comprehensive support program for students with learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and anxiety, providing one-on-one coaching, executive function skill development, and social-emotional learning through the Learning Center.
• Outdoor Experiential Education Signature program providing hands-on outdoor learning through 251 yearly recreation trips and 20+ immersions per year, including hiking, skiing, rock climbing, and wilderness exploration for grades 8-12 students.
• Engineering & Technology Signature STEM-focused program offering 14 engineering, arts, technology, and science programs including robotics, model rocketry, and 3D animation to prepare students for STEM fields.
• The Arts Signature arts program featuring 20 art and music programs including studio arts, performing arts, photography, ceramics, orchestra, and vocal ensemble for student creative development.
• Athletics Comprehensive athletic program with 25 teams including snowsports, equestrian, and the National Basketball Team supporting student physical development and competitive sports.
• Summer at Wasatch Summer program offering educational and recreational activities for youth programs and camps hosted on the Wasatch Academy campus in Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
• College Counseling Full-time college counseling service beginning freshman year that provides personalized guidance through the college application process and supports a 100% college acceptance rate.
• English Language Learning ELL program supporting international students with specialized courses in ELL literature, listening, TOEFL preparation, and ESL instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Partner SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Partnerships program including dual diploma relationships with international schools. Graham Jessee, Assistant Head of School for Global Initiatives, oversees international partnerships and relationships to prepare students for challenges of living in a global world.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lawrenceville School: New Jersey college-preparatory boarding school with house system, signature programs in arts/athletics, and full college counseling. Directly comparable to Wasatch as a residential college-prep school with strong athletics and signature co-curricular programs.
• Deerfield Academy: Elite Massachusetts boarding school offering college-prep curriculum, athletics, and arts for grades 9-12 and PG. Directly comparable to Wasatch in target market (college-bound boarding students), residential life model, and emphasis on character/experiential education.
• Hotchkiss School: Connecticut boarding school with strong college-prep academics, signature programs in arts/sciences, and a focus on experiential and outdoor education. Comparable to Wasatch in residential model and breadth of signature offerings.
• Middlesex School: Massachusetts boarding school with college-prep curriculum, arts, athletics, and a residential model. Comparable to Wasatch as a smaller-scale elite boarding school emphasizing close faculty-student relationships.
• Choate Rosemary Hall: Connecticut boarding school with robust arts, athletics, and academic signature programs including engineering and STEM. Highly comparable to Wasatch's emphasis on signature programs (Engineering & Technology, The Arts) and global/diverse student body.
• St. Paul's School: New Hampshire boarding school with strong college-prep academics, signature experiential/outdoor programs, and a residential community model. Comparable to Wasatch's emphasis on outdoor experiential education alongside rigorous academics.

Emerging players

• IMG Academy: Florida-based college-prep boarding school with signature athletics and academic programs. Comparable to Wasatch's emphasis on athletics (25 teams) as a key recruiting and enrollment driver, especially the basketball program.
• Idyllwild Arts Academy: California boarding school combining college-prep academics with intensive pre-professional arts programs. Comparable to Wasatch in offering signature arts programs alongside college-prep curriculum for boarding students grades 9-12.

Broad incumbents

• Phillips Exeter Academy: One of the most prestigious US college-prep boarding schools in New Hampshire, with a similarly residential college-preparatory model for grades 9-12 and PG. Comparable to Wasatch in serving boarding students targeting elite college placement, but at materially larger scale and with a far larger endowment.
• Phillips Academy Andover: One of the oldest and largest US boarding schools in Massachusetts with extensive signature programs, global student body, and need-blind admissions. Comparable to Wasatch in mission and international student pipeline, but at much larger scale and endowment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/watigers
• Xx.com/watigers
• Facebookfacebook.com/WasatchAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wasatch-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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