Lake Mountain School District acquires 100 acres for joint education campus

06 May 2026, 03:12 by Logan Stefanich ksl · KSL.com

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Lake Mountain School District acquired 100 acres in Eagle Mountain for a joint campus.
The campus will host a high school, along with Mountainland Technical College and Utah Valley University facilities.
Officials aim to provide seamless education pathways for students and adult learners amid rapid regional growth.

EAGLE MOUNTAIN — In a move aimed at removing barriers between secondary and postsecondary education, the new Lake Mountain School District last week approved the acquisition of a 100-acre site in Eagle Mountain to develop a joint campus with Mountainland Technical College and Utah Valley University.

Lake Mountain School District was born out of the vote to split Alpine School District in 2024 and represents Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Cedar Fort and Fairfield, which are among the fastest-growing cities in the state.

As the district sets its sights on kicking off operations in July 2027, board president Julie King said the land purchase represents "a bold, forward-thinking investment in the future of our community."

Specifically, the campus will be the home of a new high school in the district, alongside Mountainland Technical College and UVU facilities.

King said the anticipation is for the district to own 60 acres, with UVU and Mountainland Technical College each owning 20 acres, adding that the three will "look at opportunities to collaborate."

Officials envision the shared campus acting as a pathway for students from high school through a four-year degree or technical certification. Notably, high school students will be able to participate in technical and university-level courses without leaving campus.

The campus will also serve adult learners in Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain, giving them expanded access to certifications and continuing education.

"This joint campus represents a transformative shift in how a community can deliver high-quality education," Clay Christensen, president of Mountainland Technical College, said in a statement. "By bringing programs directly to the Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs communities, we create a seamless pathway into high-demand careers."

It comes at an opportune time, too.

According to a subcounty population estimate report released Tuesday by the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, Saratoga Springs led the state in growth between July 1, 2024, and July 1 of last year, gaining 4,682 residents. Its growth rate of 8.4% also topped the list among 279 cities, towns and unincorporated areas across the state.

Eagle Mountain, its western neighbor, placed second in both categories, with 4,169 new residents and a growth rate of 6.8%. The two cities, combined, now have more than 125,000 residents.

And you can bet King is aware of this growth and the demand it entails.

"We're not thinking just about today's students, but we are considering generations to come. This campus reflects a forward-thinking vision for how education can evolve to meet the needs of a rapidly growing region," King said. "This area is going to be the nucleus of growth in our state for a while. And by taking these kinds of actions now, we are looking ahead. We are planning ahead. So instead of reacting to growth, we're designing a system that's ready for the growth that we know is coming."

Beyond students, King is optimistic that the campus is an investment that will create opportunities for families, local employers, and the region's overall economic outlook.

Planning and design for the high school and shared campus facilities will begin once capital funding is secured, the district said in a statement.

Additional details, including timelines and public engagement opportunities, will also be announced as the project advances.

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