National Charter School Directory from The Center for Education Reform

	Utah Charter Schools

CER ranks Utah's charter school law 4th strongest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of B. The law was passed in 1998.

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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 83

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Academy of Math, Engineering, and Science (AMES) (Map It)
5715 S. 1300 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84121 Phone: 801-278-9460	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 435 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous academic program. Early college high school that targets minorities and economically disadvantaged students.

American Leadership Academy (Map It)
898 West 1100 S. Spanish Fork, UT 84660 Phone: 801-794-2132	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 1425 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Uses educational reform that emphasizes accountability, character development and respect for the individual.

American Preparatory Academy (Map It)
12892 S. Pony Express Rd. Draper, UT 84020 Phone: 801-553-8500	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 565 Grades: K-9 Status: Open	Description: Follows classical education model of the Trivium.

American Preparatory Academy-The School for New Americans (Map It)
1255 Crystal Dr. West Valley City, UT 84119 Phone: 801-839-3613	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 570 Grades: K-9 Status: Open	Description:

Beehive Science and Technology Academy (BSTA) (Map It)
1011 E. Murray-Holladay Rd. Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Phone: 801-265-2782	Opened 2005 Enrollment: 224 Grades: 7-11 Status: Open	Description: Has a college preparatory program that focuses on math, science and technology with a solid foundation in humanities and social science.

C.S. Lewis Academy (Map It)
364 N. State Road 198 Santaquin, UT 84655 Phone: 801-754-3376	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 200 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Emphasis on reading, writing, and Spanish language development.

Canyon Rim Academy (Map It)
3005 S. 2900 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84109 Phone: 801-474-2066	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 525 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Arts emphasis, innovative curriculum and community involvement using the Core Knowledge curriculum.

CBA Center (Map It)
305 E. 200 N., Suite CBA Delta, UT 84624 Phone: 435-864-5695	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 26 Grades: 6-12 Status: Open	Description: Individualized programs for students who have failed in regular schools.

Channing Hall (Map It)
13515 S. 150 E. Draper, UT 84020 Phone: 801-572-2709	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 650 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Uses the agile learner philosophy, which encourages creativity and innovation coupled with an IB program.

City Academy (Map It)
555 E. 200 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Phone: 801-596-8489	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 185 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Focus on problem-solving and exemplary and proven educational practices.

DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts (Map It)
2033 Grant Ave. Ogden, UT 84401 Phone: 801-409-0700	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 325 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: College preparatory, liberal arts education enriched with a unique curriculum through project-driven learning.

Dual Immersion Academy (Map It)
1155 S. Glendale Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Phone: 801-972-1425	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 304 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Bilingual and bi-literate Spanish education. Preference to Spanish-speaking students.

Early Light Academy (Map It)
11709 S. Vadania Dr South Jordan, UT 84095 Phone: 801-302-5988	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 670 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Emphasis on history

East Hollywood High School (Map It)
2185 S. 3600 W. West Valley City, UT 84119 Phone: 801-886-8181	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 314 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Standard high school curriculum and prepares students for careers in the film industry.

Edith Bowen Laboratory School (Map It)
6700 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322 Phone: 435-797-3088	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 300 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Lab school approach, interdisciplinary teaching and hands-on focus.

Emerson Alcott Academy (Map It)
540 N. 1500 W Roosevelt, UT 84066 Phone: 435-722-8677	Opened 2009 Enrollment: Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description:

Entheos Academy (Map It)
4710 W. 6200 S. Kearns, UT 84118 Phone: 801-417-5444	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 503 Grades: K-9 Status: Open	Description: Uses the expeditionary learning curriculum, which focuses on critical thinking and problem solving.

Excelsior Academy (Map It)
124 E. Erda Way Erda, UT 84074 Phone: 435-882-3062	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 648 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Emphasis on establishing a broad classical foundation of knowledge.

Fast Forward High School (Map It)
875 W. 1400 N. Logan, UT 84321 Phone: 435-713-4255	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 60 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Targets at-risk students, catering to their special needs.

Freedom Academy (Map It)
1190 W. 900 N. Provo, UT 84604 Phone: 801-437-3100	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 659 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous curriculum that institutes a uniform policy and back-to-basics focus.

Gateway Preparatory Academy (Map It)
201 E. Thoroughbred Way Enoch, UT 84721 Phone: 435-867-5558	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 600 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Montessori method of teaching and focus on the individual child.

George Washington Academy (Map It)
2277 S. 3000 E. St. George, UT 84790 Phone: 435-673-2232	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 500 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Uses the Core Knowledge curriculum.

Guadalupe School (Map It)
340 S. Goshen St. Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Phone: 801-531-6100	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 94 Grades: K-3 Status: Open	Description: School targets children from immigrant families and focuses on literacy.

Hawthorn Academy (Map It)
9062 South 2200 West West Jordan, UT 84088 Phone: 801-282-9066	Opened 2009 Enrollment: 701 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Uses the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) to achieve mission and academic objectives.

InTech Collegiate High School (Map It)
1787 N. Research Pkwy. (USU Innovation Campus) N. Logan, UT 84341 Phone: 435-753-7377	Opened 2006 Enrollment: 157 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Math and science intensive.

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RESOURCES

Utah State Office of Education
250 East 500 South
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Phone: 801-538-7817
Contact: Marlies Burns, Director, Utah Charter Schools
Email: marlies.burns@schools.utah.gov

Utah Association of Public Charter Schools
P.O. Box 58201
Salt Lake City, 84158
Phone: 801-953-2748
Contact: Kim Frank, Policy and Advocacy
Email: kim@utahcharters.org

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