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.
426
Total Students
34.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walden School of Liberal Arts
Demographic Student Count
White351
Hispanic52
Black1
Asian3
Two or More14
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    351 (82.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (12.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: 426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 8
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 30
Grade 7 36
Grade 8 38
Grade 9 32
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 33
Grade 12 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walden School of Liberal Arts
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten8
Kindergarten31
Grade 134
Grade 230
Grade 329
Grade 429
Grade 535
Grade 630
Grade 736
Grade 838
Grade 932
Grade 1033
Grade 1133
Grade 1228
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walden School of Liberal Arts
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23555.2%
Male19044.6%
Not Specified10.2%