Beehive Science and Technology Academy, is a college preparatory charter school located in Sandy, Utah. Open to all students grades K-12, Beehive's focus is math, science and technology. Beehive supports creative development through their art programs.
Serving 402 students in grades 6-12, Beehive Science & Technology Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beehive Science & Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Beehive Science & Technology Academy's student population of 402 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Beehive Science & Technology Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beehive Science & Technology Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 975 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
56%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bee Circling Around In A Rutherford Atom Model
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beehive Science & Technology Academy's ranking?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy is ranked #108 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beehive Science & Technology Academy?
The graduation rate of Beehive Science & Technology Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Beehive Science & Technology Academy?
402 students attend Beehive Science & Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Beehive Science & Technology Academy students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beehive Science & Technology Academy?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Beehive Science & Technology Academy offer ?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Beehive Science & Technology Academy part of?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy is part of Beehive Science & Technology Academy School District.
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