Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-9, American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans 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 - The School For New Americans is 0.61, 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
#934 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)16%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
59%
20%
Black
10%
1%
White
17%
71%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 - The School For New Americans's ranking?
American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans is ranked #934 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans often compared to?
American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americansis often viewed alongside schools like American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School, Endeavor Hall by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans?
615 students attend American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans?
American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans offer ?
American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans part of?
American Preparatory Academy - The School For New Americans is part of American Preparatory Academy School District.
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