Very Good
#295 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 29% in state
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
School · American Preparatory Academy · West Valley City, UT
A charter school in West Valley City, UT serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
3636 W 3100 S, West Valley City, UT 84120
- Math 34% proficient (2025)
- Reading 31% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Salt Lake City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,847
Median home value
$370,800
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mana Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Vista SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–9 | 3.3 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Entheos Academy KearnsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–9 | 4.6 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Entheos Academy MagnaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 4.6 mi | 495 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
American Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $8,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School is listed in American Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School is a public school in West Valley City, UT, part of American Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 1,473 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
What grades does American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School serve?
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School?
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School has an enrollment of approximately 1,473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School?
The student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School rank in UT?
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School ranks #295 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School's MySchoolScout rating?
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School a charter school?
Yes, American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School a Title I school?
No, American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School?
54.0% of students at American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (385) 351-3090
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 84120)
- 50,589
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84120; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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