AMERICAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY - SALEM

American Preparatory Academy - Salem is a Title I public charter school that is part of the American Preparatory Academy school district, located in SALEM, UT with about 476 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 10th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

American Preparatory Academy (APA) – Salem is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is part of a larger network of American Preparatory Academies that emphasizes a rigorous, back-to-basics academic curriculum. The Salem campus is known for its structured, teacher-directed classroom environment, which focuses heavily on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and composition, while integrating character development as a fundamental component of the daily experience.

The school places a strong emphasis on consistent expectations, academic excellence, and a "college-preparatory" culture. Beyond its academic instruction, APA-Salem promotes a school-wide code of conduct centered on values such as integrity, diligence, and respect. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a clear disciplinary framework, the school aims to provide a focused learning atmosphere that prepares students for higher education and professional success, while fostering a tight-knit community of students, parents, and staff.

For more information, contact American Preparatory Academy - Salem at (801) 465-4434 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1195 S Elk Ridge Drive
SALEM, UT 84653
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AMERICAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY - SALEM is a public Title I Charter school in SALEM, UT with about 476 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Utah

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
USBE
Total Students:
476
Teachers:
0
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
Title I schoolwide 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

* 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 476 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMERICAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY - SALEM is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.1%
Hispanic/Latino
10.7%
Two or more races
1.5%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.