Merit Preparatory Academy is a charter high school located in Springville, Utah, U.S., serving students in grades 7–12. It was established in 2008.
Serving 493 students in grades 7-12, Merit College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merit College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Merit College Preparatory Academy's student population of 493 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
Navy Blue, Maroon, Silver
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Merit College Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merit College Preparatory Academy is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
69%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merit College Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Merit College Preparatory Academy is ranked #695 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Merit College Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Merit College Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merit College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Merit College Preparatory Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Merit College Preparatory Academy?
493 students attend Merit College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Merit College Preparatory Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merit College Preparatory Academy?
Merit College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Merit College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Merit College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Merit College Preparatory Academy part of?
Merit College Preparatory Academy is part of Merit College Preparatory Academy School District.
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