Summary:
The city of American Fork, Utah is home to 13 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all of which are part of the Alpine District. This district is ranked 30 out of 93 districts in Utah and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in American Fork are Legacy School and Shelley School, which are the top-performing elementary schools in the area, ranking 51st and 41st out of 547 Utah elementary schools respectively. These schools have high proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts, as well as low chronic absenteeism rates. At the high school level, American Fork High School stands out as the top-performing high school, ranked 26th out of 138 Utah high schools, with strong test scores, a high graduation rate, and a relatively low dropout rate.
However, not all schools in American Fork are performing at the same level. The Athenian eAcademy, an alternative virtual school, has significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state and district averages, indicating it may be struggling to meet academic standards. Additionally, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8% across all schools, and a wide range in free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student, suggesting potential socioeconomic disparities between the schools.
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