DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts

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DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts
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The main entrance
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DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts
2033 Grant Avenue

Ogden
,
Utah
84404
Coordinates 41°13′49″N111°58′24″W / 41.230307°N 111.973343°W / 41.230307; -111.973343 Coordinates: 41°13′49″N111°58′24″W / 41.230307°N 111.973343°W / 41.230307; -111.973343
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School typeCharter
MottoUniquely Dedicated to Success
Established15 April 2004 (2004-04-15)
LocaleCity Small (13)
School districtDaVinci Academy
NCES District ID4900065
CEEB code 450249
NCES School ID490006500995
DirectorFred Donaldson
PrincipalErica Kortman (K-6)
PrincipalSimon Post (7-12)
Staff15
Teaching staff75
GradesK-12
Number of students1278
Average class size22
Schedule typeHybrid / mixed
Classrooms42
Color(s)    Royal Blue, Hunter Green and Vegas Gold
Athletics conferenceUtah School Sports Association
SportsBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, and Bowling
MascotDragon
YearbookRenaissance
Website davinciacademy.org

DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts is a charter school district consisting of several campuses. [1] It serves students of grades K-12 located in northern Utah. The main campus, including the administrative headquarters, is located in Ogden, Utah, United States.

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History

DaVinci Academy started operation on April 15, 2004. It is named after Leonardo da Vinci. Originally located in the Old Post Office Building, its main campus is now located in the American Can Company of Utah Building Complex in downtown Ogden. During its first year of operation, the student body consisted of the 9th and 10th grades. It has since expanded to include three other campuses that include an on-campus K–6 school and distance elementary school programs.

In the spring of 2007, the school had its first graduating class.

Renovations

In late 2008, the school board decided to purchase the building north of the school. In the beginning of the 2009−10 academic year, the building was opened for 7th−9th graders.

The school board then expanded into two more buildings at different locations in the downtown Ogden area. These buildings serve as an on-site elementary school and a headquarters for the online program.

The elementary program has also expanded to include a campus in Kaysville, Utah.

Academics

The charter of the school focuses on Performing Arts and Science. [2]

Athletics

There are several sports played by the High School students at the school. Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country Running, Soccer, and Volleyball are the sports in which students participate. DaVinci Academy competes in the Utah School Sports Association with other charter and private schools in the Wasatch Front region of Utah. [3]

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References

  1. "Davinci Academy". Qualified Utah Charters. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  2. "Graduation Requirements (Class of 2022 & 2023) - DaVinci Academy of Science and the Arts".
  3. "Schools". Archived from the original on 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2021-11-30.