Serving 625 students in grades 7-12, Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is 0.48, 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
#268 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is ranked #268 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
625 students attend Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy offer ?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy part of?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is part of Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 12/23/2013
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.
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