Karl G. Maer Preparatory Academy is implementing a virtue-based classical education model in Utah County designed to build character alongside academic knowledge. The school focuses on the principles of Truth, Honor, and Virtue to help students develop the power within to do good.
As a classical charter school, the academy aims to prepare students for both college and a life of leadership by emphasizing moral excellence and ethical decision-making.
The academy's curriculum is centered around the Great Books and primary sources of human thought. Through the use of Socratic methods, students engage with great questions regarding truth, beauty, and goodness, which prepares them to think independently and understand diverse viewpoints.
Students participate in Socratic Seminars to practice intellectual honesty and respectful dialogue. Additionally, the Winterim semester provides opportunities for students to engage in leadership and service. The school's community is supported by a strong Honor Code that students, faculty, and administrators follow to maintain a culture of trust.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is the number one charter high school in the state of Utah. The school reports an average student SAT score of 1330 and a graduation rate exceeding 95%.
Beyond academic metrics, the academy focuses on preparing graduates for citizenship and college through the acquisition of virtues such as honesty, courage, justice, and prudence.
The school invites families interested in a challenging education to attend an open house to experience the life at Maeser. The academy emphasizes a partnership with parents to create a consistent environment of character development both in the classroom and at home.
