American Preparatory Academy

12892 S PONY EXPRESS RD
DRAPER, UT 84020

www.americanprep.org

Charter School 622 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

American Preparatory Academy (APA) - Draper #1 is a prominent tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-9. Located in Draper, Utah, the school is part of a larger network of APA campuses that emphasize a structured, traditional academic environment. The school is well-regarded for its "back-to-basics" approach, which focuses heavily on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing, aiming to build a strong foundational knowledge base for all students.

The educational philosophy at APA-Draper #1 is centered on a rigorous curriculum, high expectations for student conduct, and the development of character and citizenship. The school utilizes a direct-instruction model that prioritizes teacher-led lessons and consistent monitoring of student progress to ensure academic mastery. Beyond the core classroom requirements, the program integrates character education into the daily routine, encouraging students to develop habits of excellence, self-discipline, and respect for others.

622

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	87
Black	19
Asian	172
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
315 (50.6%)
Asian
172 (27.7%)
Hispanic
87 (14.0%)
Two or More
27 (4.3%)
Black
19 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	American Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(801)553-8500
Website:	http://www.americanprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 86