Serving 763 students in grades 7-12, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3's student population of 763 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
2%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
44%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3's ranking?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is ranked #556 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3?
The graduation rate of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is 90%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3?
763 students attend American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 offer ?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 part of?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is part of American Preparatory Academy School District.
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