Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

www.maeserprep.org

Charter School 656 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, located in Lindon, Utah, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 7–12. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous, classical liberal arts curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, historical perspective, and the development of strong character. By focusing on a "great books" approach and maintaining high academic expectations, the academy aims to prepare students for success in higher education and lifelong intellectual growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Maeser Prep is known for a culture that prioritizes traditional values and a supportive, close-knit school community. The academy encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities, including fine arts, athletics, and various academic clubs, to foster a well-rounded educational experience. With its commitment to a challenging, content-rich environment, the school consistently ranks among the top performing academic institutions in the state of Utah.

656

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	115
Black	10
Asian	56
Two or More	30

White
445 (67.8%)
Hispanic
115 (17.5%)
Asian
56 (8.5%)
Two or More
30 (4.6%)
Black
10 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(801)235-9000
Website:	http://www.maeserprep.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 112

Grade 9 124

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 103

Grade 12 88