American Preparatory Academy

11938 South Lone Peak Parkway
DRAPER, UT 84020

www.americanprep.org

Charter School 1,068 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

American Preparatory Academy (APA) - Draper #2 is a K-12 public charter school located in Draper, Utah. Operating under the umbrella of the broader American Preparatory Academy network, the school is known for its rigorous, "back-to-basics" academic approach. The curriculum emphasizes a structured learning environment with a heavy focus on core subjects, including mathematics, reading, and writing, often utilizing the "Saxon" math program and the "Core Knowledge" sequence to ensure students build a strong foundational knowledge base.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on character development and the "culture of excellence." Students are expected to adhere to a strict dress code and a code of conduct that promotes personal responsibility, respect, and academic discipline. The campus serves as part of a mission-driven system that aims to prepare students for college and career readiness by fostering an environment where teachers, parents, and students work in close partnership to achieve high performance standards.

1,068

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	265
Black	24
Asian	364
Two or More	31
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	8

White
372 (34.8%)
Asian
364 (34.1%)
Hispanic
265 (24.8%)
Two or More
31 (2.9%)
Black
24 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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)810-3590
Website:	http://www.americanprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	1,068
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 122

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 154

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 173

Grade 5 161

Grade 6 175