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Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington

Q: Is Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington a good school?

Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington ranks 223 rd of 547 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

223^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 547 Utah Alternative Schools

Better than 59% of Utah alternative schools

Summary

Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington is a public charter school in Saint George, Utah, serving 290 students in grades K-12. The school is part of the Freedom Preparatory Academy District, which is ranked 62 out of 93 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher-than-average test scores in 4th grade mathematics, it also faces concerning challenges. Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 23.8% in 2023-2024 to 37.1% - much higher than the 23.8% rate at nearby schools. Additionally, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by test scores, is mixed compared to the surrounding schools and the state average.

Another interesting factor is the school's socioeconomic diversity. Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington has seen a decline in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 28.23% in 2021-2022 to 22.07% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the nearby schools. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.5 in 2021-2022 to 18.4 in 2023-2024, which is generally lower than the surrounding schools.

412

Students ?

19.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

23.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5690 S Carnelian Pkwy
Saint George, UT 84790

(801) 437-3100

District: Freedom Preparatory Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 63rd percentile in 2024 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Utah median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (32% vs 24% Utah)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg50%

Utah avg49%

223^rd of 547

Utah public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 4 pts since 2024

From top 37% (2024) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

62^nd of 93Freedom Preparatory Academy among Utah districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	223 of 547	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.8	209 of 561	62.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Utah percentile	Rating
2025	50.3	210 of 408	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)49th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Utah (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics53%+6 vs state

Science51%~ state avg

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by a parent
Friday, January 17, 2025

We love our 3 years here. His skills and learning are top notch and lots of assistance is available for the kids . The principal is active and fun. Close Quote

Schools Near Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2025)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2025)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2025)		RISE Mathematics (2025)				RISE Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5690 S Carnelian Pkwy	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Freedom Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 437-3100	412	21	19.8	23.3%	336 (81.6%)	3 (0.7%)	46 (11.2%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.4%)								(n/a)							48.2	58.9	52.2		58.9	43.5
Career Technical High School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1001 White Dome Drive	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(435) 673-3553	592	35	17.0	23.1%	479 (80.9%)	7 (1.2%)	85 (14.4%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.9%)								(n/a)	64.2	75.6	53.8	44.4	78.0	72.4
Desert Hills Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	936 E Desert Hills Drive	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-0001	909	38	24.1	16.2%	755 (83.1%)	4 (0.4%)	88 (9.7%)	12 (1.3%)	8 (0.9%)	14 (1.5%)	28 (3.1%)								(n/a)	65.5		52.9		68.2					54.4			65.8	$7,403	$556	$6,847
Southern Utah School of the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	919 East Brigham Road	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 431-5103	13	11	1.1	23.1%	5 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (53.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dixie Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	825 S 100 E	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-0441	844	32	26.2	33.4%	575 (68.1%)	5 (0.6%)	209 (24.8%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.2%)	17 (2.0%)	26 (3.1%)								(n/a)	49.8		42.0		46.4					39.9			48.3	$7,717	$483	$7,234
Crimson Cliffs Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	4280 S Crimson Cliffs Way	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7010	933	39	23.8	11.5%	826 (88.5%)	4 (0.4%)	60 (6.4%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	27 (2.9%)								(n/a)	68.4		81.7		74.4					84.1			78.7	$9,766	$541	$9,224
Out of State School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	121 W Tabernacle	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 673-3553	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pine View Middle	Public, Alternative	8-9	2145 E 130 N	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 628-7915	701	31	22.6	42.2%	439 (62.6%)	8 (1.1%)	179 (25.5%)	6 (0.9%)	21 (3.0%)	24 (3.4%)	24 (3.4%)								(n/a)	47.9		35.0		48.8					44.4			51.6	$7,794	$579	$7,215
Snow Canyon Middle	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-9	1215 N Lava Flow Dr	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 674-6474	796	32	25.0	34.8%	532 (66.8%)	3 (0.4%)	210 (26.4%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.0%)	8 (1.0%)	25 (3.1%)								(n/a)	41.0		40.6		57.3					44.3			57.8	$7,771	$570	$7,201
Post High School Self-Cont	Public, Alternative	K-12	2040 W 2000 North	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 673-3553	114	5	22.8	30.7%	85 (74.6%)	1 (0.9%)	22 (19.3%)	2 (1.8%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)														$2,262	$346	$1,916

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington

What is the racial makeup of Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington?

Students at Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington a good school?

Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington ranks 223^rd of 547 Utah alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington in?

Freedom Preparatory Academy

How many students attend Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington?

In the 2024-25 school year, 412 students attended Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington.

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