Liahona Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(801) 785-7850
- Liahona Preparatory Academy is an accredited private school for Pre-K through 12th grade. We provide core and elective academic classes based on the teaching of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a fun, motivational and nurturing environment! Liahona offers a fully accredited track, or a home school track.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 159 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,800
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Liahona Preparatory Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 159 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average ACT score | 25 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (No jeans, No T-Shirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,800 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition costs depend on courses taken and accreditation status. $4800-$5800 |
| % on Financial Aid | 22% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,430 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Jordan Long |
| Admissions Associate | Alicia Apgood |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Shakespeare Team, Theatre Department |
School Notes
- The mission of Liahona Preparatory Academy is to assist parents in educating their children in the fundamentals of the arts, letters and sciences while integrating the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We strive to provide a challenging academic education by infusing secular knowledge into LDS doctrine and values in order that students might understand ALL knowledge in the context of the eternal.Liahona's Distance Education Program is the largest LDS-based Junior High and High School distance program in the nation. Students enjoy our motivational teachers and associating with other LDS home-educated students coast to coast. Parents appreciate that the program is user-friendly, flexible and may be taken for credit.
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School Reviews
| 5 The drama department recently won the largest high-school championship in the nation for both our junior high and high school! - Posted by Teacher - jorda |
| 5 Liahona is an LDS based education which allows teachers to teach the true stories of our founding fathers, for example. Students from LPA have consistently higher ACT and AP scores. There is a smaller student body at the school which allows kids much more individual attention from teachers. They have a strict dress code, not uniforms, which stresses adherence to LDS standards as well as kindness and respect for students and faculty, so they do not have problems with bullying and clicks like public schools. It will never be a common core school! They have programs like Drama, Sports, Service Trips, Student Government, Electives, and even Concurrent Enrollment AdvancEd Program to earn college credit! Classes are filmed and can be watched online by students at their convenience. Distance Education is also an option for families that live too far away from the school but still want to ''attend'' through watching classes online. Liahona has a 4 day school week to allow students to do homework or more family time. They have a special Youth Conference and a service trip each year. The environment at the school is fabulous and my kids absolutely love it! It is the best school ever! - Posted by Parent - jenni |
| 5 We love the education our son has received at Liahona Prep. The teachers care so much for the students. The learning environment is supportive and safe. The class size has been perfect for the advance learning we were seeking. He has had an opportunity to participate in drama and sports and take a variety of elective classes. - Posted by Parent - ganel |
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