Is Beehive Science & Technology Academy a good school?

Beehive Science & Technology Academy ranks 67 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Beehive Science & Technology Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Beehive Science & Technology Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Beehive Science & Technology Academy?

Students at Beehive Science & Technology Academy are 58% White, 18% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

Beehive Science & Technology Academy

Summary:

Beehive Science & Technology Academy is a public magnet charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Sandy, Utah, with a student population of 366. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state of Utah over the past decade.

Beehive Science & Technology Academy's academic performance is truly impressive, with test scores significantly higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 8th-grade students at Beehive scored 55.9% proficient or better in RISE English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42.6%. In RISE Mathematics, 64.1% of Beehive's 8th-graders scored proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 39.1%. The school's RISE Science scores also shine, with 64.1% of 8th-graders scoring proficient or better, well above the state average of 49%.

Interestingly, Beehive Science & Technology Academy has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, such as Valley High School and Alta High. In 2022-2023, Beehive's student body was 57.92% White, 13.93% Hispanic, and 18.31% Asian. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 18.58%, compared to nearby schools like Jordan High at 34.12%. These factors may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, though it is important to note that the school's diversity and socioeconomic status are not the sole determinants of its success.

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Public, Magnet, Charter 6-12

2165 East 9400 South
Sandy, UT 84093

(801) 576-0070

District: Beehive Science & Technology Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,016

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 366

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.9%

Asian:

18.3%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.6%

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Compare Details Beehive Science & Technology Academy ranks better than 78.1% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.13. (See more...)

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SchoolDigger ranks Beehive Science & Technology Academy 46^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Beehive Science & Technology Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Beehive Science & Technology Academy 67^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Beehive Science & Technology Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Beehive Science & Technology Academy 32^nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Beehive Science & Technology Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	47.36	127^th	200	36.5%
2009	49.80	131^st	205	36.1%
2010	47.32	131^st	201	34.8%
2011	28.52	192^nd	222	13.5%
2012	65.49	87^th	238	63.4%
2013	67.44	79^th	243	67.5%
2014	44.06	114^th	185	38.4%
2015	68.63	60^th	210	71.4%
2016	74.15	41^st	209	80.4%
2017	66.38	64^th	206	68.9%
2018	57.84	74^th	172	57.0%
2019	74.18	39^th	222	82.4%
2021	94.86	3^rd	213	98.6%
2022	83.09	30^th	209	85.6%
2023	73.42	48^th	216	77.8%
2024	73.10	46^th	210	78.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Beehive Science & Technology Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.50	94^th	183	48.6%

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	69.16	15^th	142	89.4%
2009	57.29	46^th	148	68.9%
2010	51.12	67^th	153	56.2%
2011	53.34	60^th	164	63.4%
2012	61.68	33^rd	166	80.1%
2013	65.95	26^th	167	84.4%
2014	60.88	29^th	120	75.8%
2015	62.82	31^st	131	76.3%
2016	69.94	21^st	129	83.7%
2017	80.61	9^th	125	92.8%
2019	95.97	7^th	136	94.9%
2022	88.77	10^th	131	92.4%
2023	82.02	13^th	139	90.6%
2024	50.13	67^th	138	51.4%

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, May 4, 2023

I am very disappointed in this school. It's ranked top in the state for public schools yet lacks in a variety of areas. Because it is a STEM school, their academics are entirely focused on those areas which means there is no variety for students (which stands to reason). It's great if your kid loves mathematics and engineering. The only technology really at this school is that they use iPads for most of their assignments and they have a robotics club.

They made a lot of promises on classes and clubs they would offer which they didn't fulfill. The beginning of the year was extremely disorganized. Students didn't get locker assignments or even class assignments until the day of the first day. It seems like the administration rushed into this just so they could have the K-5 included this year and I feel like it was poorly managed overall. Many students didn't get iPads until two weeks into the school year and teachers were already assigning work that could only be done on the iPad. Teachers are still disorganized.

When it comes to parent/teacher communication, the teachers rarely if ever respond to emails and do not allow for any sort of office hours for students or parents to address concerns. My student ends up frustrated because the teachers are impatient and do not take the time to actually help students who are struggling. The most they do is offer the tutoring which is only for math. There are clubs, but they are exclusionary. My student tried joining some clubs and was told by students that he wasn't allowed or they didn't want them there.

Students are very crass and constantly make sexual or inappropriate jokes. They call each other the n-word and bully other kids based on race or status. The teachers are also very punitive and have taken away iPads before the school bell even rings or assign detention for minor infractions like wearing socks that are too colorful. My student made some friends at the school and almost every single one is leaving before the end of the year. My student hates it here.

They have very little to offer for electives for students. All are math and science based (One music based) or they have 5 different options for "study table" where kids just spend that time doing homework. Standard public schools offer more than what Beehive has.

If your child is creative AT ALL, I would recommend steering clear of this school. If your kid thrives on learning math and science, then they may like it. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Beehive Science & Technology Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	56	0	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	71
2007	86	0	7	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	109
2008	99	1	9	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	128
2009	180	4	11	15	5	n/a	n/a	2	217
2010	144	7	10	19	4	n/a	n/a	24	208
2011	185	5	5	25	1	2	4	0	227
2012	116	1	13	9	0	2	0	0	141
2013	197	2	9	19	0	4	0	0	231
2014	240	5	15	30	0	2	2	0	294
2015	236	3	18	26	1	2	6	0	292
2016	250	3	17	38	3	1	4	0	316
2017	186	4	54	42	0	2	6	0	294
2018	192	7	51	46	1	2	9	0	308
2019	184	4	51	38	2	3	13	0	295
2020	192	3	58	45	2	4	11	0	315
2021	186	4	59	49	0	6	8	0	312
2022	170	5	81	30	0	7	0	0	293
2023	212	12	67	51	0	7	16	1	366

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beehive Science & Technology Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	71	7.0	10.1	0
2007	109	6.2	17.6	1.8
2008	128	10.7	12.0	n/a
2009	217	1.7	17.1	22.3
2010	208	14.9	13.9	31.5
2011	227	15.3	14.7	40.5
2012	141	12.1	11.6	95.7
2013	231	15.3	15.0	83.1
2014	294	15.7	18.7	32.7
2015	292	n/a	n/a	25.7
2016	316	n/a	n/a	27.8
2017	294	15.7	18.7	42.5
2018	308	n/a	n/a	39.3
2019	295	17.5	16.8	38.6
2020	315	17.2	18.3	31.7
2021	312	n/a	n/a	28.2
2022	293	16.8	17.3	24.2
2023	366	18.5	19.7	18.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beehive Science & Technology Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	71	7.0	10.1	0
2007	109	6.2	17.6	1.8
2008	128	10.7	12.0	n/a
2009	217	1.7	17.1	22.3
2010	208	14.9	13.9	31.5
2011	227	15.3	14.7	40.5
2012	141	12.1	11.6	95.7
2013	231	15.3	15.0	83.1
2014	294	15.7	18.7	32.7
2015	292	n/a	n/a	25.7
2016	316	n/a	n/a	27.8
2017	294	15.7	18.7	42.5
2018	308	n/a	n/a	39.3
2019	295	17.5	16.8	38.6
2020	315	17.2	18.3	31.7
2021	312	n/a	n/a	28.2
2022	293	16.8	17.3	24.2
2023	366	18.5	19.7	18.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Beehive Science & Technology Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$363 (4.0%)	$8,653 (96.0%)	$9,016

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beehive Science & Technology Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 48^th of 216 Middle schools	4.7%
Ranks 7^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 13^th of 139 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	51.1	47.8	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	51.1	47.8	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	53.2	50	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	53.2	50	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	57.4	57.6	0.2%
6th Grade Science (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	57.4	57.6	0.2%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	42	49.3	7.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	42	49.3	7.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	54.9	67.6	12.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	54.9	67.6	12.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	50	46.3	3.7%
7th Grade Science (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	50	46.3	3.7%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	64.2	53.9	10.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	64.2	53.9	10.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	69.7	74.5	4.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	69.7	74.5	4.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	65.7	51	14.7%
8th Grade Science (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	65.7	51	14.7%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	63.6	50.9	12.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	63.6	50.9	12.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	79.1	58.8	20.3%
9th Grade Mathematics (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	79.1	58.8	20.3%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	65.9	44.2	21.7%
9th Grade Science (Beehive Science & Technology Academy)	65.9	44.2	21.7%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	295	366	24.1%
African American	4	12	200%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	51	67	31.4%
Hispanic	38	51	34.2%
Pacific Islander	3	7	133.3%
White	184	212	15.2%
Two or More Races	13	16	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.6%	18.6%	20.1%

Schools Near Beehive Science & Technology Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)			RISE Mathematics (2024)			RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beehive Science & Technology Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	6-12	2165 East 9400 South	Sandy	84093	Salt Lake County	Beehive Science & Technology Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(801) 576-0070	366	19	19.7	18.6%	212 (57.9%)	12 (3.3%)	51 (13.9%)	67 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	16 (4.4%)	50.1	67^th of 138 public high schools	51.4%		82	13^th of 139 public high schools	90.6%	54	39.5	42.1		32.8	50.0	27.3	42.6	46.6	55.9	47.5	61.1	64.1	58.8	54.0	64.1	$9,016	$363	$8,653
Diamond Ridge High School	Public	6-12	9800 S 800 East	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-9900	97	11	8.5	46.4%	46 (47.4%)	2 (2.1%)	40 (41.2%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.2%)								(n/a)																$11,423	$475	$10,948
Canyons Technical Education Center	Public	7-12	825 E 9085 S	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-6600	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Brighton High	Public	8-12	2220 E 7695 S	Salt Lake City	84121	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-5800	2,360	91	25.9	14.5%	1,871 (79.3%)	31 (1.3%)	243 (10.3%)	31 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	30 (1.3%)	152 (6.4%)	69.8	29^th of 138 public high schools	79.0%		71.5	25^th of 139 public high schools	82.0%	4	48.5	49.7	52.0	43.1	44.5	35.0										$9,268	$358	$8,910
Canyons Transition Academy	Public	12	9361 S 300 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-5467	46	4	10.6	93.5%	32 (69.6%)	1 (2.2%)	11 (23.9%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)																$18,334	$133	$18,201
Canyons Virtual High School	Public, Virtual	6-12	9361 S 300 E	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 826-5220	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alta High	Public	8-12	11055 S 1000 E	Sandy	84094	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-5600	2,294	89	25.7	14.8%	1,779 (77.6%)	29 (1.3%)	267 (11.6%)	67 (2.9%)	4 (0.2%)	39 (1.7%)	109 (4.8%)	59.6	48^th of 138 public high schools	65.2%		63.5	38^th of 139 public high schools	72.7%	10	37.0	37.4	49.9	32.4	47.4	44.6										$8,285	$432	$7,854
Jordan High	Public	8-12	95 E 9825 S	Sandy	84070	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-6200	1,785	80	22.4	34.1%	1,081 (60.6%)	30 (1.7%)	536 (30.0%)	29 (1.6%)	8 (0.4%)	22 (1.2%)	79 (4.4%)	27.8	101^st of 138 public high schools	26.8%		32.9	92^nd of 139 public high schools	33.8%	9	34.5	40.9	20.8	20.6	29.4	29.4										$8,596	$455	$8,141
Hillcrest High	Public	8-12	7350 S 900 E	Midvale	84047	Salt Lake County	Canyons District	No	No	No	No	(801) 826-6000	2,296	97	23.7	36.9%	1,194 (52.0%)	72 (3.1%)	650 (28.3%)	204 (8.9%)	19 (0.8%)	25 (1.1%)	132 (5.7%)	59	49^th of 138 public high schools	64.5%		51.6	63^rd of 139 public high schools	54.7%	14	39.3	51.7	39.4	36.3	37.8	40.4										$10,113	$529	$9,584
Valley High School	Public	7-12	325 W 11000 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 572-7035	363	22	16.3	25.3%	238 (65.6%)	7 (1.9%)	90 (24.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	21 (5.8%)								(n/a)																$9,355	$252	$9,103

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