Merit College Preparatory Academy

1440 W CENTER STREET
SPRINGVILLE, UT 84663

www.meritacademy.org

Charter School 468 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Merit College Preparatory Academy (MCPA), located in Springville, Utah, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 7–12. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence and traditional core subjects. By maintaining a structured and focused learning environment, Merit aims to prepare its students for the demands of higher education, often utilizing a college-style block schedule that encourages students to manage their time and workload effectively.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Merit College Preparatory Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and citizenship. The school fosters a close-knit community where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, competitive sports, and leadership opportunities. With its mission to provide a high-quality education in a supportive setting, MCPA serves as a popular choice for families in the Springville area who are seeking an alternative to the traditional district school model.

468

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merit College Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	127
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
318 (67.9 %)
Hispanic
127 (27.1 %)
Two or More
9 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Merit College Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(801)491-7600
Website:	http://www.meritacademy.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 66

Grade 8 65

Grade 9 91

Grade 10 97

Grade 11 85

Grade 12 64