Mountain Heights Academy launches graduates into Ivy League schools, meaningful apprenticeships, rewarding careers, athletic scholarships and countless other post-graduation opportunities.
One of our most-used college and career readiness resources is concurrent enrollment. We are one of only two schools in Utah that offer concurrent enrollment to part-time students, giving you the chance to stay enrolled in your neighborhood school while also taking flexible, affordable, online college courses.
Here’s a few fast facts about our concurrent enrollment program:
Learn more about the concurrent enrollment courses we offer here.
In addition to concurrent enrollment, we provide students with the following educational, career and civic opportunities:
Technical college enrollment
Any Mountain Heights Academy students — full-time or part-time (SOEP) — ages 16 and above can enroll in courses at any technology colleges in the state of Utah. Some programs available to teenagers include real estate, construction technology, culinary services, cosmetology, medical assistant, phlebotomy, interior design and more!
ACT prep
All MHA students in eleventh grade can attend ACT “boot camp” sessions to help them prepare them for the exam. Our bootcamp sessions are taught by experts, many of whom have created ACT prep curriculum or taught best practice methodologies for years.
College tours
Students in every grade can join Mountain Heights Academy counselors and parents on fall college tours. Tours typically include visits to Salt Lake Community College (Taylorsville-Redwood campus), Southern Utah University, The University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Tech University, Utah Valley University, Weber State University and Westminster University.
Honors classes and National Honor Society
We offer up to 15 total honors classes to all grade levels of Mountain Heights Academy students. Our students can also join the National Junior Honor Society (grades 7-8) or National Honor Society (grades 9-12).
Washington D.C. seminar
Each year, Mountain Heights provides tuition for more than 20 students in grades 10-12 to travel to Washington, D.C. There, they immerse themselves in history, meet with elected officials and learn how policy is crafted. The experience teaches valuable lessons about civic engagement and gives students the opportunity to network with students from across the country.
American Exchange Project
This free, nation-wide program sends high school seniors on a week-long trip to an American community different than their own. The program aims to bridge divides in our country by encouraging students to gain a new perspective and build relationships. Check out our announcement of last year’s lucky students on Instagram or Facebook. Since beginning participation in 2023, we’ve had students visit 16 different states!
Courses through the National College Athletic Association (NCAA)
Student-athletes of all grade levels can participate in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)-approved courses. Learn more about course options here.
Interships
Mountain Heights Academy students in grades 11-12 can participate in internships — and earn school credit for their work. This includes completing assignments that teach job skills, like building a resume, tracking their work hours and creating a portfolio.
Counselor assistance
Counselors work with students to create a college and career readiness plan. This plan helps them prepare for graduation and for whatever comes next, like trade school, college or a career. Counselors also help students investigate school or program options and scholarships. Learn more about what our counselors can offer here.
“My academic success ended up taking a 180-degree turn. Had it not been for Mountain Heights Academy, college would have been out of the equation for me.”
- Ben W.
"Mountain Heights Academy prepared me for college by being fully online. (When I signed up for college courses, most of them were online due to Covid-19.) MHA has also helped me prepare for the future by allowing me to complete the Diesel Program while I was in high school. Thanks to MHA, I will be able to attain my associates degree in one year!”
- Kristopher M.
“Attending MHA has given me the opportunity to get a head start on my college credits, and I will be graduating with 9 college classes fully completed!”
- Jamie H.