American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
3636 W 3100 S,  West Valley City, UT
3.8
3.8
1,553 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Carolyn Sharette
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
40.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
500
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
32.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
41.5%
State Average
39.6%
Science
31.4%
State Average
30.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
475:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Hispanic
67.1%
White
13.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.5%
Black
7.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.5%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Utah 323 Students
Utah Valley University 244 Students
Weber State University 224 Students
Utah State University 207 Students
Salt Lake Community College 161 Students
Westminster University - Utah 137 Students
Southern Utah University 116 Students
Utah Tech University 107 Students
Snow College 79 Students
Brigham Young University 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 56 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Nursing 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Biology 19 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 16 Students
Dental Hygiene 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 73 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/1/2024
My experience with American Preparatory Academy West Valley Campus II was great. This school has good resources, good classes and they teach about taxes and they have a specific class for seniors, "Senior Seminar" which a class that teaches students about college and in this class we have time to actually apply for scholarships. Matter of fact I'm in this class right this moment typing this summary of my experience with American Prep.
1.0 Senior
7/26/2024
My experiences as a student at apa from 6th grade to junior year framed and turned me into the person i am today. I never really fit into any groups of friends or ever really had a group of friends during my whole time being there because i thought everyone was weird or judgy...which they are, just a matter of letting people show you which one
5.0 Senior
2/28/2024
It's been a great school since Kindergarten and now since I'm about to graduate it's the best school in Utah.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/29/2021
Excelente enseñanza. Control del Bulling. Asesoría de tareas. Buenas academia's de música. Baile. Artes. Matemática y Deportes.Prontitud en respuestas
5.0 parent
3/19/2019
We love this school! Its been a great fit for both of my kids.
5.0 teacher
1/5/2018
This is a great place for kids and teachers alike.
1.0 parent
6/2/2016
This school use to be a great place for my children but the last few years they've lost touch. My daughter is continually bullied and teachers read notes out loud in front of the class that say mean hurtful things about students. The administration do nothing about the issues when it's brought to th...

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American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in West Valley City, UT and is served by the American Preparatory Academy--Lea in Utah. The school has a total enrollment of 1,553 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $440,694. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Hollywood High School, Mana Academy Charter School, Vanguard Academy, and more. Learn more about what West Valley City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School.

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