Karl G. Maer Preparatory Academy, a classical charter school located in Utah County, provides an educational experience focused on character development and the pursuit of truth, honor, and virtue. The academy aims to build the mind and encourage a spirit of learning through a curriculum centered on the Great Books and primary source works.
By utilizing the Socratic method, the school engages students in exploring the human experience and developing critical thinking skills. This approach is intended to help students discover, explore, and share thoughts and opinions while navigating an era of changing values and endless information.
Serving grades 7 through 12, the academy offers small classes where students are guided by teachers and mentors. The curriculum integrates history, literature, philosophy, and art, and provides opportunities for students to engage in Latin, the Capstone, and the Winterim program.
The school's culture is centered around an Honor Code, which serves as a commitment for students to be true to themselves. This community-focused environment emphasizes trust, respect, mutual accountability, and a shared commitment to scholarship, service, and moral character.
Beyond academic preparation, the academy functions as a college preparatory school that seeks to develop lifelong learning habits. The institution emphasizes preparing students to be responsible citizens and strong leaders through an emphasis on persuasive writing, discussion, and critical thinking.
The academy has demonstrated academic excellence, having been recognized as number one in Utah by U.S. News & World Report. The school reports an average SAT score of 1330 and a graduation rate exceeding 95%, with students attending various prestigious universities across the country.
Parents are considered vital members of the academy community, with opportunities to serve at the school or support academy values within the home. The institution invites interested families to contact them to arrange campus tours.
