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Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington

5690 S CARNELIAN PKWY, SAINT GEORGE, UT 84790Freedom Preparatory Academy
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG12Charter
219
Students
Total enrolled
$13,779
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
5% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Small public school
Serves 219 students in grades KG–12 in SAINT GEORGE, Utah.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,779 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington is a mid-sized other in SAINT GEORGE, Utah, serving grades KG–12 with 219 students. The district invests $13,779 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington

219
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
14
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution121 male · 98 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 53 students
Student Composition
84%
13%
Asian2%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490006201610

Academic Outcomes at Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 64th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84790

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,779Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,779
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,063
Student Support$2,618
Administration$1,654
Operations$2,067
Other$1,378
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,779 spent per student, an estimated $6,104 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
80%
State government
80.3%
Local (property tax)
2.9%
Federal programs
16.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location
CountyWashington County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
Phone: (801)437-3100
NCES ID: 490006201610
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SAINT GEORGE seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
5690 S CARNELIAN PKWY, SAINT GEORGE, UT 84790
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.