AMERICAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY LV

American Preparatory Academy (APA) in Las Vegas is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school that emphasizes a structured, rigorous academic environment. The school follows a classical-inspired curriculum, focusing heavily on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and language arts, while integrating character development and civic virtue into the daily experience. Their model is designed to provide a highly disciplined atmosphere where students are expected to adhere to specific standards of conduct and academic effort, aiming to ensure that all students—regardless of their starting point—reach high levels of proficiency.

Beyond academics, APA is known for its "School Culture" initiatives, which include explicit instruction in manners, etiquette, and leadership skills. The school utilizes a mastery-based approach, meaning students must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the curriculum before moving forward. By maintaining small class sizes and a uniform-based dress code, the academy aims to minimize distractions and foster a tight-knit community that partners closely with parents to support the student's holistic development and future college readiness.

8377 West Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89113
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AMERICAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY LV is a public Charter school in Las Vegas, NV with about 1,554 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Nevada Department of Education
Total Students:
1,554
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,554 students

White
41.4%
Hispanic/Latino
18.3%
Asian
17.0%
Black or African American
14.6%
Two or more races
5.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.