Cadets are in a structured environment and have the opportunity for robust academic and extra-curricular instruction that will develop their academics, character, and ultimately leadership.
We focus not just on graduation, but also building careers.
We want our cadets to graduate with a future. Our cadets can earn over 40 college credits. We are expanding our engineering program, electric car competitions, CAD Certification, Criminal Justice, just to name a few of the top end classes. We are adding more AP and college classes to include live classes with Snow College and attending early college at WSU, along with cadets participating in advanced tech programs at the local ATCs.
Over $8 Million in Scholarships
20 Service Academy Appointments, 2 Ivy League acceptances, 1 National Merit Scholar, AP courses, CE courses, Early College options, National Competition Chemistry Team, numerous Ritchie Science Fair Award Winners.
Future Careers
20 computer / business / tech courses, CAD, CyberPatriot, Cyber For All, IT-related internship opportunities, Flight program, AFJROTC, CAP, and potential to earn pilot’s license before graduation.
Largest AFJROTC program in western US
Wing Staff, Color & Honor guards, Student Body Government, Student 2 Student, HOPE Squad, State Legislative Internship program, premier leadership camps throughout the nation.
Vast Array of Opportunities
Liberal Arts & Music, STEM, Computer Technology, Aviation Science, AFROTC Flight Academy, AFROTC Cyber Academy, traditional & non-traditional athletics, Civil Air Patrol, Naval Sea Cadets.
Commitment to Service
Our Cadets annually perform over 5,000 service hours, including involvement in our UMA annual day of service in April.
MCEC Pete Taylor award
Commitment to Service
Cadets annually perform over 5,000 service hours, including involvement in major community cleanup efforts. We hold two annual days of service in April to support the community.
Highly-Recognized Music Program
Drill Team / Ranger Wildcat Challenge Champions
Numerous Ritchie Science Fair Award Winners
Aircraft Structural Repair Classes
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Athletic & Activity Competitions
2015 and 2021 USSA state champion X-country team, 2017 USSA Boys Soccer Bronze medal. One of the few places where boys can compete in volleyball. Many sports are in UHSAA with us in 2A. Speech and Debate team produced top finishers in various competitions. 2017 / 2020 / 2021 / 2022 Region Champs! 2018, 2019, 2022 3rd in state, 2021 2nd in State. In athletics UMA had 6 Academic All-State selectees. One of our female cadets earned a college basketball scholarship. One female wrestler on the Utah National Wrestling team.
4-time State Champion Air rifle team, one of the top teams in the nation, with the largest range in the state; 2017 Northern Utah High School Bowling Champions; Top 3 Archery state finisher last 3 years, with several individual top finishers in local, state and regional competition. Fencing cadet who was All American in two disciplines and Academic All American.
Member of the prestigious Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS).
Utah Military Academy is one of only 10% units nationwide to earn the Distinguished Unit with Merit 2020. We are one of only three public charters with that honor.
We have an extensive extracurricular program that provides amazing after school opportunities and leadership development for each cadet!
We offer ping pong, strategic gaming, drama, video game development, weight training, honor guard, MMA, ham radio, learn-to-bake, and one of the top Chess teams in the state, including the 2019 State Champion (last time the competition was held).