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Freedom Preparatory Academy

School · Freedom Preparatory Academy · Provo, UT

A charter school in Provo, UT where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1190 W 900 N, Provo, UT 84604

  • Math 40% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.7% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.9% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$9,690
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at Freedom Preparatory Academy score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Freedom Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,486/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Provo), 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

$74,522

Median home value

$520,500

Median rent

$1,128/mo

College educated

56.1%

Homeownership

50.7%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·9 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Provo EschoolEnrollment path unverified4.9K–120.8 mi53Compare →
Sunrise PreschoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK1.9 mi265Compare →
Walden School of Liberal ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified7.7PK–123.2 mi379Compare →
Ivy Hall AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–123.5 mi189Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Freedom Preparatory Academy

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$9,690NCES 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.

Freedom Preparatory Academy is listed in Freedom Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Freedom Preparatory Academy

Freedom Preparatory Academy is a public school in Provo, UT, part of Freedom Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 1,319 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #621 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Freedom Preparatory Academy

What grades does Freedom Preparatory Academy serve?

Freedom Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Freedom Preparatory Academy?

Freedom Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,319 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Preparatory Academy is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Freedom Preparatory Academy rank in UT?

Freedom Preparatory Academy ranks #621 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Freedom Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Freedom Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Freedom Preparatory Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Preparatory Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Freedom Preparatory Academy a charter school?

Yes, Freedom Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Freedom Preparatory Academy a Title I school?

No, Freedom Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom Preparatory Academy?

45.6% of students at Freedom Preparatory Academy 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,319
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 84604)
43,749
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
23.6
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 84604; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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