Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-10, American Preparatory Academy - Salem ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
American Preparatory Academy - Salem's student population of 570 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
American Preparatory Academy - Salem ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Preparatory Academy - Salem is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
69%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Preparatory Academy - Salem's ranking?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem is ranked #360 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
570 students attend American Preparatory Academy - Salem.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of American Preparatory Academy - Salem students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does American Preparatory Academy - Salem offer ?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is American Preparatory Academy - Salem part of?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem is part of American Preparatory Academy School District.
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