Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

www.maeserprep.org

Charter School 625 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.

625

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	99
Black	5
Asian	58
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	5

White
440 (70.4 %)
Hispanic
99 (15.8 %)
Asian
58 (9.3 %)
Two or More
18 (2.9 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8 %)

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:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 7 102

Grade 8 104

Grade 9 121

Grade 10 110

Grade 11 99

Grade 12 89