Mountain Heights Academy
Mountain Heights Academy, a pioneering non-profit online charter high school in the U.S., offers a flexible and innovative learning platform for grades 7-12. Established in 2009 as Open High School of Utah, it transitioned to Mountain Heights Academy in 2013.
With a dedicated staff of 100 teachers, the academy provides personalized education, utilizing Open Educational Resources aligned to Utah state standards and utilizing a virtual high school model. Emphasizing open educational aspects, Mountain Heights Academy released ten semesters of high school curriculum under a CC-BY license, embodying its commitment to accessible and quality education.
The institution facilitates student engagement through various events and activities, from academic support like credit recovery to cultural and service projects. As a highly regarded virtual school, Mountain Heights Academy continues to provide outstanding education, character development, and extensive opportunities for students.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
- Founded: 2009
- Phone: 801.721.6329
- Address: 9067 South 1300 West Suite 204West Jordan, UT
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Website: https://mountainheightsacademy.org/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mt.hts.academy/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mt_hts_academy/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhacad
Ranking:
- Best Public Online High Schools in Utah: 3 of 7
- Best Public High School Teachers in Utah: 10 of 180
- Best Charter High Schools in Utah: 20 of 48
