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American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans

1255 W CRYSTAL AVE., WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119American Preparatory Academy →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–09Charter
615
Students
Total enrolled
$9,670
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 33% vs nat'l
22.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 45% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 615 students in grades KG–09 in WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah.
33% below average funding
District spends $9,670 per pupil, 33% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans is a large other in WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, serving grades KG–09 with 615 students. The district invests $9,670 per student — 33% below the national average of $14,347, with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans

615
Total Students
22.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–09) are served by this school
Gender Distribution301 male · 314 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 412 students
Student Composition
17%
60%
10%
Asian6%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino60%
Black10%
Multiracial2%
Pacific Islander6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490000501372

Academic Outcomes at American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84119

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,670Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,670
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,255
Student Support$1,837
Administration$1,160
Operations$1,451
Other$967
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,670 spent per student, an estimated $4,284 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
83%
State government
83.1%
Local (property tax)
2.6%
Federal programs
14.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,670/student, 33% less than the national average
  • 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1
↓
High School
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 09
Location—
CountySalt Lake County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictAmerican Preparatory Academy →
Phone: (801)839-3613
NCES ID: 490000501372
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WEST VALLEY CITY seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in American Preparatory Academy
Other
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
1,537 students · KG–12
● 45 opp51% FRL
Elem
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2
1,111 students · KG–06
● 49 opp17% FRL
High
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
763 students · 07–12
● 49 opp19% FRL
Elem
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1
623 students · KG–06
● 49 opp15% FRL
Other
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
546 students · KG–10
● 58 opp22% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1255 W CRYSTAL AVE., WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.