Merit College Preparatory Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Springville, Utah 84663 · Merit College Preparatory Academy
#71 of 148 high schools in Utah
#8163 of 16,910 nationally
About Merit College Preparatory Academy
Merit College Preparatory Academy is a charter high located in Springville, in the Merit College Preparatory Academy school district of Utah, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 456 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 71st of 148 ranked high schools in Utah. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 456.
There are 11 schools in Springville; Merit College Preparatory Academy ranks 5th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merit College Preparatory Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merit College Preparatory Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Reagan Academy
Springville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
683 students · 442 m away
Westside School
Springville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
640 students · 1.0 km away
Meadow Brook School
Springville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
679 students · 1.4 km away
Spring Canyon Middle
Springville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,038 students · 1.7 km away
Cherry Creek School
Springville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students · 2.5 km away
Brookside School
Springville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students · 3.3 km away
Art City School
Springville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
433 students · 3.5 km away
Sage Creek School
Springville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students · 3.6 km away
Springville High
Springville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,665 students · 4.3 km away
Springville Jr High
Springville · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,086 students · 4.5 km away
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Salt Lake Academy High School
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403 students
Utah County Academy of Science
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American Academy of Innovation
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Frequently asked questions
Is Merit College Preparatory Academy a good school?
Merit College Preparatory Academy has a Success Index (US) of 50.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #71 of 148 in Utah. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merit College Preparatory Academy rank in Utah?
Merit College Preparatory Academy ranks #71 of 148 high schools in Utah and #8163 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merit College Preparatory Academy?
Merit College Preparatory Academy had 456 students in 2025.
Is Merit College Preparatory Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Merit College Preparatory Academy is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Merit College Preparatory Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merit College Preparatory Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.