Walden School of Liberal Arts

School Overview
Walden School of Liberal Arts, located in Provo, Utah, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is defined by its commitment to a classical liberal arts education, prioritizing a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, historical context, and the development of strong communication skills. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a close-knit community, Walden aims to provide an environment that supports both individual academic growth and character development.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Walden distinguishes itself through a focus on the arts and a structured, values-based approach to education. The school encourages students to engage deeply with literature, philosophy, and creative expression, preparing them for higher education and civic responsibility. With a mission rooted in the "great books" tradition, Walden creates an educational experience that seeks to bridge traditional pedagogical methods with modern technology, catering to families in the Provo area who are looking for a disciplined, humanities-centered alternative to standard public school instruction.
386
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walden School of Liberal Arts
Demographic Student Count
White321
Hispanic35
Black1
Asian3
Two or More24
American Indian1
  • White
    321 (83.4%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (9.1%)
  • Two or More
    24 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Walden School of Liberal Arts
Phone: (801)374-1545
Website: http://waldenschool.us
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 3
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 32
Grade 9 34
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walden School of Liberal Arts
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten3
Kindergarten29
Grade 131
Grade 231
Grade 331
Grade 430
Grade 530
Grade 622
Grade 735
Grade 832
Grade 934
Grade 1028
Grade 1124
Grade 1226
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walden School of Liberal Arts
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19049.2%
Male19550.5%
Not Specified10.3%
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