Maple Lake Academy

Maple Lake Academy is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Spanish Fork, UT.
Founded in 2005, the school enrolls 24 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 5 teachers.
The campus covers 3 acres and offers a casual dress code along with a summer school program.
Students at Maple Lake Academy represent approximately 8% students of color, reflecting some diversity within its small enrollment.
Admissions are on a rolling basis, providing flexible entry for families seeking a rural Utah alternative private school.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
2005
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
3 acres

Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
email or call for more info
Admissions Director
Patti Hollenbeck-Dial
Admissions Associate
Jodi Leynse
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Helping Teens Embrace Life & Learning One Success at a Time
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Maple Lake Academy?
The application deadline for Maple Lake Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Utah County, UT is $6,465 for elementary schools and $6,465 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Utah County, UT is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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