American Leadership Academy

Summary:

American Leadership Academy is a public charter school located in Spanish Fork, Utah that serves grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,629 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

The school generally performs above the state average on standardized tests, with higher proficiency rates than the state in 4th grade English Language Arts, 8th grade Mathematics, and 9th grade Science. American Leadership Academy has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.35% to 37.95% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby charter schools like Lumen Scholar Institute (12.57%) and American Preparatory Academy - Salem (21.79%), but lower than other alternative schools like Bridges Nebo Transition Center (70.21%). The student-teacher ratio at American Leadership Academy has fluctuated in recent years, from 22.3 in 2021-2022 to 18.4 in 2022-2023, which is higher than some nearby charter schools like Lumen Scholar Institute (13.5) and Walden School of Liberal Arts (12.3), but lower than the Nebo Online School (no data provided).

American Leadership Academy has maintained relatively consistent test scores over the past three school years, suggesting the school is providing a stable educational environment for its students. Compared to nearby charter schools, American Leadership Academy has a more racially diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students. While the school's performance is strong overall, there are a few areas where the school could potentially improve, such as closing achievement gaps between different racial/ethnic groups and exploring ways to further reduce its student-teacher ratio.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 898 W 1100 S
       Spanish Fork, UT  84660


(801) 794-2226

District: American Leadership Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
300th of 561 Utah Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,552 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,629

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.2%
Hispanic:
34.7%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.7% Help


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Compare Details American Leadership Academy ranks worse than 53.5% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details American Leadership Academy ranks better than 51.4% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details American Leadership Academy ranks better than 50.7% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at American Leadership Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at American Leadership Academy is $6,552.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks American Leadership Academy 300th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See American Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks American Leadership Academy 102nd of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See American Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks American Leadership Academy 68th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See American Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for American Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 53.57 268th 498 46.2%
2009 36.43 366th 509 28.1%
2010 41.47 352nd 518 32.0%
2011 46.04 370th 563 34.3%
2012 43.36 398th 579 31.3%
2013 49.37 360th 576 37.5%
2014 35.48 356th 509 30.1%
2015 39.09 348th 537 35.2%
2016 41.07 333rd 533 37.5%
2017 43.31 322nd 526 38.8%
2018 57.35 226th 528 57.2%
2019 69.53 162nd 572 71.7%
2021 53.75 271st 559 51.5%
2022 58.65 227th 551 58.8%
2023 45.28 310th 561 44.7%
2024 48.71 300th 561 46.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.38 26th 132 80.3%
2024 69.89 38th 162 76.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.36 1st 44 97.7%
2023 85.04 4th 45 91.1%
2024 86.56 3rd 49 93.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.81 149th 435 65.7%
2023 47.70 217th 428 49.3%
2024 44.37 255th 429 40.6%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 45.22 140th 200 30.0%
2009 53.16 116th 205 43.4%
2010 38.68 160th 201 20.4%
2011 36.67 178th 222 19.8%
2012 39.69 181st 238 23.9%
2013 38.13 187th 243 23.0%
2014 40.60 124th 185 33.0%
2015 17.89 179th 210 14.8%
2016 22.17 174th 209 16.7%
2017 26.69 157th 206 23.8%
2018 37.06 117th 172 32.0%
2019 45.32 131st 222 41.0%
2021 37.02 137th 213 35.7%
2022 48.12 110th 209 47.4%
2023 50.76 102nd 216 52.8%
2024 50.47 102nd 210 51.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.07 34th 133 74.4%
2023 58.79 52nd 138 62.3%
2024 66.51 43rd 141 69.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.31 29th 100 71.0%
2023 77.99 14th 99 85.9%
2024 78.56 15th 106 85.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.80 91st 191 52.4%
2023 56.16 78th 191 59.2%
2024 51.29 86th 183 53.0%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 56.40 52nd 142 63.4%
2009 49.81 72nd 148 51.4%
2010 48.68 72nd 153 52.9%
2011 55.65 53rd 164 67.7%
2012 34.69 120th 166 27.7%
2013 41.37 110th 167 34.1%
2014 38.18 78th 120 35.0%
2015 32.12 90th 131 31.3%
2016 35.45 84th 129 34.9%
2017 39.74 74th 125 40.8%
2018 42.63 70th 123 43.1%
2019 35.55 92nd 136 32.4%
2021 33.56 91st 129 29.5%
2022 35.84 91st 131 30.5%
2023 52.61 62nd 139 55.4%
2024 49.09 68th 138 50.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.44 22nd 93 76.3%
2024 58.05 33rd 93 64.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.12 3rd 72 95.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at American Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.34 74th 123 39.8%
2023 58.49 39th 122 68.0%
2024 52.78 49th 123 60.2%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Thursday, February 1, 2018

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Enrollment information for American Leadership Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 1133 17 18 23 5 n/a n/a 0 1196
2007 1281 18 25 57 8 n/a n/a 0 1389
2008 1259 24 38 113 10 n/a n/a 1 1445
2009 1230 23 35 125 7 n/a n/a 1 1421
2010 1131 23 26 141 12 n/a n/a 133 1466
2011 1260 20 7 179 11 24 8 0 1509
2012 1254 34 8 185 12 19 10 0 1522
2013 1365 24 5 296 10 9 29 0 1738
2014 1264 22 11 344 5 10 33 0 1689
2015 1216 24 18 413 4 7 39 0 1721
2016 1259 24 20 443 4 9 43 0 1802
2017 1194 25 19 445 4 8 38 0 1733
2018 1247 32 20 428 3 5 31 0 1766
2019 1282 26 19 442 2 4 43 0 1818
2020 1207 17 17 501 1 1 34 0 1778
2021 1088 19 17 480 3 1 47 0 1655
2022 1031 20 16 530 3 1 45 0 1646
2023 980 23 14 565 4 2 40 1 1629

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 Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1196 51.0 23.5 0
2007 1389 44.9 30.9 30.2
2008 1445 68.0 21.3 27.4
2009 1421 9.4 19.6 28.9
2010 1466 54.8 26.7 42.1
2011 1509 70.5 21.3 33.1
2012 1522 69.3 21.9 44.8
2013 1738 73.3 23.6 48.5
2014 1689 76.0 22.2 37.7
2015 1721 n/a n/a 38.8
2016 1802 n/a n/a 38.6
2017 1733 76.0 22.8 43
2018 1766 n/a n/a 41.3
2019 1818 83.0 21.8 43.2
2020 1778 84.1 21.1 40.2
2021 1655 n/a n/a 37.9
2022 1646 73.7 22.3 33.4
2023 1629 88.3 18.4 36.7

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 Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1196 51.0 23.5 0
2007 1389 44.9 30.9 30.2
2008 1445 68.0 21.3 27.4
2009 1421 9.4 19.6 28.9
2010 1466 54.8 26.7 42.1
2011 1509 70.5 21.3 33.1
2012 1522 69.3 21.9 44.8
2013 1738 73.3 23.6 48.5
2014 1689 76.0 22.2 37.7
2015 1721 n/a n/a 38.8
2016 1802 n/a n/a 38.6
2017 1733 76.0 22.8 43
2018 1766 n/a n/a 41.3
2019 1818 83.0 21.8 43.2
2020 1778 84.1 21.1 40.2
2021 1655 n/a n/a 37.9
2022 1646 73.7 22.3 33.4
2023 1629 88.3 18.4 36.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for American Leadership Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $463 (7.1%) $6,089 (92.9%) $6,552

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

Impact of COVID-19 on American Leadership Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 310th of 561 Elementary schools
 26.9%
Ranks 131st of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 102nd of 216 Middle schools
 11.8%
Ranks 92nd of 136 High schoolsRanks 62nd of 139 High schools
 23%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)54.257.4
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)54.257.4
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)69.854.7
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)69.854.7
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)48.632.6
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)48.632.6
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)52.934.9
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)52.934.9
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)58.646.1
 12.5%
   4th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)58.646.1
 12.5%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)58.147.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)58.147.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)48.843.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)48.843.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)64.551.3
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)64.551.3
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)62.639.8
 22.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)62.639.8
 22.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)43.934.8
 9.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)43.934.8
 9.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)64.550.5
 14%
   6th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)64.550.5
 14%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)33.142.1
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)33.142.1
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)48.552.9
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)48.552.9
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)40.850.5
 9.7%
   7th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)40.850.5
 9.7%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)32.440.3
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)32.440.3
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)22.739.7
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)22.739.7
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)39.742.4
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)39.742.4
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)41.747.5
 5.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)41.747.5
 5.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)43.428.8
 14.6%
   9th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)43.428.8
 14.6%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)23.239.4
 16.2%
   9th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)23.239.4
 16.2%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)46.345.3
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (American Leadership Academy)46.345.3
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)49.545.3
 4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)3929.6
 9.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy)3929.6
 9.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)36.327.7
 8.6%
10th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)24.236.3
 12.1%
   10th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy)24.236.3
 12.1%
   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 Students18181629
 10.4%
African American2623
 11.5%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian1914
 26.3%
Hispanic442565
 27.8%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White1282980
 23.6%
Two or More Races4340
 7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.2%36.7%
 6.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,629 students attended American Leadership Academy.

Students at American Leadership Academy are 60% White, 35% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

American Leadership Academy ranks 300th of 561 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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