American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

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American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School is a public charter school located in West Valley City, Utah, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,537 students. The school is part of the American Preparatory Academy district, which is ranked 34th out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school generally outperforms the state average in RISE/English Language Arts, RISE/Mathematics, and RISE/Science assessments across most grade levels, but its performance lags behind the overall American Preparatory Academy district, particularly in the upper grade levels. Additionally, the school's performance on the Utah Aspire Plus assessments for high school students is below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 19.4 to 19.6 over the past three school years, and its spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $7,755, which is lower than the nearby schools in the analysis.

The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic and minority students compared to the nearby schools, and it also has a much higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. These demographic factors may contribute to the school's academic performance, as research has shown that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face additional challenges in educational attainment. While the school faces unique challenges, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in the upper grade levels and in preparing students for post-secondary success.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 3636 W 3100 S
       West Valley City, UT  84119


(385) 351-3090

District: American Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
374th of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,755 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  1,473

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.0%
White:
14.2%
Asian:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School ranks worse than 66.7% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School ranks worse than 76.2% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School ranks worse than 85.5% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67%), White (14.2%), Asian (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School employs 81.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School is $7,755.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School:

SchoolDigger ranks American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School 374th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School 160th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School 118th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School in the ranking list.)

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American Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks American Preparatory Academy 34th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 21.32 505th 579 12.8%
2013 17.68 522nd 576 9.4%
2015 21.89 440th 537 18.1%
2016 32.97 376th 533 29.5%
2017 30.28 388th 526 26.2%
2018 28.02 396th 528 25.0%
2019 24.09 444th 572 22.4%
2021 21.98 437th 559 21.8%
2022 16.33 463rd 551 16.0%
2023 17.90 460th 561 18.0%
2024 35.93 374th 561 33.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.79 17th 26 34.6%
2023 50.76 11th 25 56.0%
2024 86.87 3rd 23 87.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.72 66th 111 40.5%
2023 39.15 82nd 132 37.9%
2024 59.63 61st 162 62.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.69 16th 44 63.6%
2023 64.99 9th 45 80.0%
2024 76.41 5th 49 89.8%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

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Rank History for all middle school students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 15.23 226th 238 5.0%
2013 25.37 211th 243 13.2%
2015 22.23 172nd 210 18.1%
2016 24.34 170th 209 18.7%
2017 23.89 163rd 206 20.9%
2018 28.54 130th 172 24.4%
2019 28.02 168th 222 24.3%
2021 18.91 178th 213 16.4%
2022 12.36 186th 209 11.0%
2023 8.99 200th 216 7.4%
2024 25.06 160th 210 23.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.40 24th 46 47.8%
2023 41.01 27th 46 41.3%
2024 75.54 4th 54 92.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.34 104th 133 21.8%
2023 19.65 119th 138 13.8%
2024 47.95 75th 141 46.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.86 54th 100 46.0%
2023 35.19 67th 99 32.3%
2024 57.96 36th 106 66.0%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

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Rank History for all high school students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 39.82 108th 166 34.9%
2013 40.67 112th 167 32.9%
2015 23.07 105th 131 19.8%
2016 17.11 109th 129 15.5%
2017 20.01 104th 125 16.8%
2018 18.80 102nd 123 17.1%
2019 24.59 106th 136 22.1%
2021 11.31 123rd 129 4.7%
2022 11.87 119th 131 9.2%
2023 20.36 114th 139 18.0%
2024 18.49 118th 138 14.5%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.59 1st 14 92.9%
2023 75.76 2nd 20 90.0%
2024 81.79 2nd 25 92.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.73 50th 84 40.5%
2023 35.93 58th 93 37.6%
2024 32.97 59th 93 36.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.45 32nd 62 48.4%
2023 61.52 19th 66 71.2%
2024 60.18 20th 72 72.2%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 264 9 51 371 1 16 9 0 721
2013 287 80 151 612 3 31 4 0 1168
2014 305 76 151 733 3 34 9 0 1311
2015 300 83 152 747 2 26 11 0 1321
2016 276 117 143 750 2 32 12 0 1332
2017 309 101 149 815 2 42 12 0 1430
2018 313 98 144 828 2 43 13 0 1441
2019 307 104 143 840 2 44 17 0 1457
2020 324 113 142 983 0 43 25 0 1630
2021 302 107 148 1041 1 37 27 0 1663
2022 222 112 127 1025 2 38 27 0 1553
2023 211 114 116 1031 1 39 25 0 1537
2024 209 106 118 987 2 24 27 0 1473

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 721 31.1 23.1 72.1
2013 1168 47.6 24.4 92.6
2014 1311 62.5 20.9 73.1
2015 1321 n/a n/a 67.1
2016 1332 n/a n/a 66.8
2017 1430 62.5 22.8 66.6
2018 1441 n/a n/a 59.8
2019 1457 68.6 21.2 54.3
2020 1630 82.0 19.8 55.5
2021 1663 n/a n/a 52.2
2022 1553 79.7 19.4 48.5
2023 1537 78.3 19.6 51.1
2024 1473 81.9 17.9 54

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 American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 721 31.1 23.1 72.1
2013 1168 47.6 24.4 92.6
2014 1311 62.5 20.9 73.1
2015 1321 n/a n/a 67.1
2016 1332 n/a n/a 66.8
2017 1430 62.5 22.8 66.6
2018 1441 n/a n/a 59.8
2019 1457 68.6 21.2 54.3
2020 1630 82.0 19.8 55.5
2021 1663 n/a n/a 52.2
2022 1553 79.7 19.4 48.5
2023 1537 78.3 19.6 51.1
2024 1473 81.9 17.9 54

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 American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,450 (18.7%) $6,305 (81.3%) $7,755

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 444th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 460th of 561 Elementary schools
 4.4%
Ranks 168th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 200th of 216 Middle schools
 16.9%
Ranks 106th of 136 High schoolsRanks 114th of 139 High schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)29.525.3
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)42.436.7
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)26.138.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)3948
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)34.125.3
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)43.141.4
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)31.730.6
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)43.550.2
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)37.330.5
 6.8%
   4th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)48.949.6
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)31.340.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)45.649.7
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)3229.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)43.744.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)39.145.8
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)50.154.4
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)41.324
 17.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)48.645.1
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)3719.8
 17.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)4239.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)53.233.9
 19.3%
   6th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)55.655.9
 0.3%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)17.515
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)33.134.4
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)31.425
 6.4%
   7th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)33.143.4
 10.3%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)29.718.6
 11.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)38.937
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)17.417.1
 0.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)20.731.3
 10.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)49.724.9
 24.8%
   8th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)49.245.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)38.634.2
 4.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)45.647.2
 1.6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)24.612.8
 11.8%
   9th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)26.620.2
 6.4%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)32.826
 6.8%
   9th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)31.434.2
 2.8%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)41.734.7
 7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (American Preparatory Academy)53.348.3
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)49.545.3
 4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)27.117.6
 9.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (American Preparatory Academy)31.727.7
 4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)36.327.7
 8.6%
10th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School)22.625.9
 3.3%
   10th Grade Science (American Preparatory Academy)28.736.8
 8.1%
   10th Grade Science (Utah)3332.2
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14571537
 5.5%
African American104114
 9.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian143116
 18.9%
Hispanic8401031
 22.7%
Pacific Islander4439
 11.4%
White307211
 31.3%
Two or More Races1725
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.3%51.1%
 3.2%


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Students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School are 67% Hispanic, 14% White, 8% Asian, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,473 students attended American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School.

American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School ranks 374th of 561 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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