Is Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy a good school?

Yes! Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4 th of 138 Utah high schools.

How many students attend Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?

Students at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy are 70% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

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Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is a high-performing public charter school serving grades 7-12 in Lindon, Utah, with an enrollment of 625 students. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, earning a statewide ranking of 4 out of 138 high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy's students significantly outperform the state averages in all tested subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.1% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.6%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.2 to 16.8 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, American Fork High, Timpview High, and others, Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy stands out in terms of its academic performance and student-teacher ratio. This suggests that the school may be offering a unique educational experience that is attracting families from the surrounding Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy and Alpine District areas.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

320 W 600 S
Lindon, UT 84042

(801) 235-9000

District: Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,273

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 625

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Asian:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy ranks better than 85.7% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.14. (See more...)

Compare Details Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy ranks better than 97.1% of high schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is $6,273.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy 30^th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy 4^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy 8^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2011	74.92	25^th	222	88.7%
2012	65.83	82^nd	238	65.5%
2013	73.34	36^th	243	85.2%
2014	85.78	13^th	185	93.0%
2015	73.03	48^th	210	77.1%
2016	61.78	81^st	209	61.2%
2017	72.13	47^th	206	77.2%
2019	86.50	16^th	222	92.8%
2021	60.53	73^rd	213	65.7%
2022	79.01	34^th	209	83.7%
2023	81.07	29^th	216	86.6%
2024	80.14	30^th	210	85.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	77.23	32^nd	191	83.2%
2023	86.16	14^th	191	92.7%
2024	79.75	22^nd	183	88.0%

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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 Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	56.31	53^rd	142	62.7%
2009	67.69	18^th	148	87.8%
2010	64.04	19^th	153	87.6%
2011	62.55	21^st	164	87.2%
2012	68.34	13^th	166	92.2%
2013	58.80	46^th	167	72.5%
2014	82.13	4^th	120	96.7%
2015	82.72	6^th	131	95.4%
2016	81.66	9^th	129	93.0%
2017	69.94	19^th	125	84.8%
2018	85.39	5^th	123	95.9%
2019	96.97	5^th	136	96.3%
2021	99.21	3^rd	129	97.7%
2022	98.06	4^th	131	96.9%
2023	96.25	4^th	139	97.1%
2024	97.43	4^th	138	97.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	97.08	3^rd	123	97.6%
2023	96.67	6^th	122	95.1%
2024	98.51	3^rd	123	97.6%

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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.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

This is my 1st year teaching at Maeser, & I have been blown away by how wonderful this school is. The school has created a very positive culture in which students love learning, excellence is seen as awesome, teachers speak positively about students & each other, & there is a real community feeling throughout the school. I have been so impressed by how much the students love learning here & how invested they are in their education. Where else do you hear 8th graders who love to discuss deep issues like prejudice & empathy for nearly an hour & beg for more time? I've also been very impressed by the kindness & commitment of the other teachers & faculty. It's a great place to be. The students are held to high expectations/high character values & they meet them by & large. Students are winning academic awards, placing in the top tiers in drama & debate, excelling in sports at the state level, etc. Student success is also celebrated. For example, different students & student achievements are highlighted in weekly announcements & schoolwide newscasts. The school is incredible & I'm very grateful I've had the opportunity to teach here. I would definitely send my students to this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	117	0	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
2009	186	1	8	19	4	n/a	n/a	1	219
2010	202	1	10	19	5	n/a	n/a	42	279
2011	552	1	7	31	4	4	4	0	603
2012	544	1	22	43	2	7	16	0	635
2013	524	3	22	43	2	5	23	0	622
2014	498	2	39	59	2	4	29	0	633
2015	494	3	45	67	3	6	23	0	641
2016	491	2	47	70	5	4	20	0	639
2017	482	1	45	73	7	3	22	0	633
2018	487	1	48	77	3	0	23	0	639
2019	489	2	47	72	3	2	21	0	636
2020	486	4	48	74	1	3	18	0	634
2021	446	3	47	89	0	4	18	0	607
2022	456	3	60	86	0	6	17	0	628
2023	440	5	58	99	0	5	18	0	625

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 Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	127	8.8	14.4	n/a
2009	219	0.8	22.1	14.2
2010	279	15.4	18.0	12.7
2011	603	29.5	20.4	9.8
2012	635	30.2	21.0	11.5
2013	622	33.1	18.7	13
2014	633	32.9	19.2	12.3
2015	641	n/a	n/a	9
2016	639	n/a	n/a	9.2
2017	633	32.9	19.2	8.4
2018	639	n/a	n/a	7.5
2019	636	37.0	17.1	9
2020	634	37.0	17.1	9.5
2021	607	n/a	n/a	9.2
2022	628	37.1	16.8	8.4
2023	625	38.4	16.2	6.7

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 Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	127	8.8	14.4	n/a
2009	219	0.8	22.1	14.2
2010	279	15.4	18.0	12.7
2011	603	29.5	20.4	9.8
2012	635	30.2	21.0	11.5
2013	622	33.1	18.7	13
2014	633	32.9	19.2	12.3
2015	641	n/a	n/a	9
2016	639	n/a	n/a	9.2
2017	633	32.9	19.2	8.4
2018	639	n/a	n/a	7.5
2019	636	37.0	17.1	9
2020	634	37.0	17.1	9.5
2021	607	n/a	n/a	9.2
2022	628	37.1	16.8	8.4
2023	625	38.4	16.2	6.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$122 (1.9%)	$6,151 (98.1%)	$6,273

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

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 16^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 29^th of 216 Middle schools	6.2%
Ranks 5^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 4^th of 139 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	73.9	61.8	12.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	73.9	61.8	12.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	60	50	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	60	50	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	72.5	64.5	8%
7th Grade Science (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	72.5	64.5	8%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	55.1	54.8	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	55.1	54.8	0.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	61.2	52.2	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	61.2	52.2	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	53.1	54.8	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	53.1	54.8	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	71.2	67.6	3.6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	71.2	67.6	3.6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	69.9	54	15.9%
9th Grade Mathematics (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	69.9	54	15.9%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	52.1	55.9	3.8%
9th Grade Science (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	52.1	55.9	3.8%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	81.2	83.6	2.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	81.2	83.6	2.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	70.8	60.6	10.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	70.8	60.6	10.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	66.7	62.7	4%
10th Grade Science (Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy)	66.7	62.7	4%
10th Grade Science (Utah)	33	32.2	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	636	625	1.7%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	47	58	23.4%
Hispanic	72	99	37.5%
Pacific Islander	2	5	150%
White	489	440	10%
Two or More Races	21	18	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9%	6.7%	2.2%

Schools Near Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)		RISE Mathematics (2024)		RISE Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	320 W 600 S	Lindon	84042	Utah County	Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 235-9000	625	38	16.2	6.7%	440 (70.4%)	5 (0.8%)	99 (15.8%)	58 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	18 (2.9%)	97.4	4^th of 138 public high schools	97.1%		96.3	4^th of 139 public high schools	97.1%		75.3	81.1	61.8	68.2	61.2	58.5	61.0	58.1	52.2	41.4	65.0	61.9	$6,273	$122	$6,151
Timpanogos High	Public	10-12	1450 N 200 E	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8175	1,365	62	21.9	24.5%	966 (70.8%)	6 (0.4%)	322 (23.6%)	17 (1.2%)	10 (0.7%)	11 (0.8%)	33 (2.4%)	68.8	31^st of 138 public high schools	77.5%		62.2	40^th of 139 public high schools	71.2%	9		54.2		30.9		42.8							$8,923	$322	$8,602
Mountain View High	Public	10-12	665 W Center	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8160	1,508	62	24.2	33.3%	874 (58.0%)	11 (0.7%)	518 (34.4%)	15 (1.0%)	5 (0.3%)	29 (1.9%)	56 (3.7%)	33	94^th of 138 public high schools	31.9%		35.1	88^th of 139 public high schools	36.7%	6		42.2		13.4		31.9							$10,156	$265	$9,891
Pleasant Grove High	Public	10-12	700 E 200 S	Pleasant Grove	84062	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8170	2,084	79	26.3	16.9%	1,686 (80.9%)	15 (0.7%)	275 (13.2%)	13 (0.6%)	7 (0.3%)	20 (1.0%)	68 (3.3%)	38.3	88^th of 138 public high schools	36.2%		47.1	72^nd of 139 public high schools	48.2%	16		42.9		25.1		27.5							$8,110	$270	$7,840
Utah County Academy of Science	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	940 W 800 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Utah County Academy of Science	Yes	Yes	No	No	(801) 863-2222	556	22	24.9	14.7%	354 (63.7%)	3 (0.5%)	158 (28.4%)	20 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	15 (2.7%)	99.2	2^nd of 138 public high schools	98.6%		99.9	1^st of 139 public high schools	99.3%	1	62.7	81.9	76.7	72.6	82.5	73.4							$8,825	$919	$7,906
Orem High	Public	10-12	175 S 400 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8165	1,287	52	24.6	24.8%	870 (67.6%)	13 (1.0%)	282 (21.9%)	15 (1.2%)	6 (0.5%)	44 (3.4%)	57 (4.4%)	64.4	37^th of 138 public high schools	73.2%		55.1	55^th of 139 public high schools	60.4%	18		50.6		33.7		38.6							$9,355	$375	$8,979
Polaris High School	Public	9-12	708 So Utah Valley Drive	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8180	194	22	8.8	41.2%	129 (66.5%)	1 (0.5%)	55 (28.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.6%)								(n/a)													$22,725	$566	$22,158
Summit High	Public	7-12	704 S Utah Valley Drive	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8183	115	15	7.7	84.3%	79 (68.7%)	3 (2.6%)	27 (23.5%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)													$48,927	$314	$48,613
East Shore Online	Public, Virtual	9-12	1551 W 1000 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	Yes	No	(801) 227-2440	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
American Fork High	Public	10-12	510 N 600 E	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8800	2,412	89	27.0	13.1%	2,013 (83.5%)	14 (0.6%)	239 (9.9%)	17 (0.7%)	11 (0.5%)	23 (1.0%)	95 (3.9%)	73.1	26^th of 138 public high schools	81.2%		78.5	20^th of 139 public high schools	85.6%	6		57.2		30.5		46.0							$8,219	$231	$7,987

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