Serving 609 students in grades Kindergarten-6, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1's student population of 609 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Human flourishing is the goal of classical education.
School Rankings
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 ranks within the top 20% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 957 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
51%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1's ranking?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 is ranked #130 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 often compared to?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1is often viewed alongside schools like Channing Hall, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1?
609 students attend American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 offer ?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 part of?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 is part of American Preparatory Academy School District.
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