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Beehive Academy
Beehive Academy, nominated by Diverse Charter Schools Coalition, is an elementary/middle/high school in Sandy, Utah, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.
Location Sandy, Utah
Governance Public Charter School
Grades Elementary, Middle, High
Students 892
Locale Suburban
Director Hanifi Oguz
Demographics
Percentage of students*
19%
English Learners
21%
Free/Reduced Lunch
8%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
Asian 23%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2%
Hispanic or Latino 15%
White 53%
2+ Races —
Why Beehive Academy was nominated
At Beehive, students of diverse cultures achieve academic excellence and personal skills in a challenging and innovative STEM environment to become contributing global citizens. Beehive is an active member of Diverse Charter Schools Coalition.
Student experience design
BSTA's educational philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary, project-based learning rooted in science, technology, engineering, and math. This approach is designed to meet the increasing demand for technology-literate, college-ready students in a competitive and evolving global economy. The curriculum incorporates digital tools, coding, robotics, engineering, sciences, and virtual labs. Instruction integrates Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and personalized learning strategies that focus on empowering learners. A vertically aligned curriculum ensures skill progression across developmental stages, and shared instructional values provide cohesion throughout students’ academic careers. This long-term approach enables BSTA to instill foundational skills early while allowing students to refine them through increasingly rigorous challenges. The school's culture is grounded in mutual respect, global citizenship, and an inclusive approach to education that emphasizes both academic rigor and socio-emotional development. Extra-curricular programs, Extra support programs, leadership programs, competitive STEM teams, Robotics programs, student and community events and activities are some of the enrichment programs that provide opportunities for students to socialize and develop personal skills.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Student Advisories |
5+ years
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College Advising & Support |
5+ years
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Higher Education Partnerships |
5+ years
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Individual Learning Paths |
3-4 years
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Project-based Learning |
5+ years
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All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
AI Literacy
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Apprenticeships
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Career Readiness
Career Advising & Support
Career Exploration
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Early College High School
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Industry-recognized Credentials
Educators Have Industry Experience
Internships
Mental Health Services
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
High Quality Instructional Materials
Restorative Practices
SEL Integration School-wide
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Improve academic achievement
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.