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#80 of 1,015 schools in UT

Top 8% in state

American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3

High School · American Preparatory Academy · Draper, UT

A charter high school in Draper, UT where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

11938 LONE PEAK PARKWAY, Draper, UT 84020

  • Math 54% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.7% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation14.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$8,708
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 19 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,281/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Draper), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$130,680

Median home value

$726,000

Median rent

$1,812/mo

College educated

50.8%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.4% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.97–121.0 mi323Compare →
Gateway AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated101.6 mi1Compare →
Corner Canyon HighEnrollment path unverified8.08–122.1 mi2,451Compare →
Stillwater AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–122.1 mi27Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

American Preparatory Academy

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 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 - Draper #3 is listed in American Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3

American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is a public high school in Draper, UT, part of American Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 735 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3

What grades does American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 serve?

American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3?

American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3?

The student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is 17.5:1. 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 - Draper #3 rank in UT?

American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 ranks #80 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3's MySchoolScout rating?

American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 - Draper #3?

Based on loaded state assessment records, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 a charter school?

Yes, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 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 - Draper #3 a Title I school?

No, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3?

18.0% of students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
735
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 84020)
50,159
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
33.7
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 84020; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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