Photo: Tricia Simpson · CC BY-SA 3.0American Fork’s public schools outscore 73% of Utah districts
On the state math tests, 45% of American Fork’s students scored proficient, above the Utah average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving American Fork, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Utah, not nationally.
From Utah state tests taken in spring 2021, when nearly all of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
American Fork’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 172 Utah towns with household incomes within a quarter of American Fork’s, its schools beat 60%, lower than their 73% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,044 per student, against $11,467 across Utah (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is American Fork Jr High, then American Fork High. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Odyssey Charter School is in town. Alpine Online School and Athenian eAcademy, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind American Fork’s grade
B+: better than 73% of Utah school districts, #27 of 119 Utah towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Utah average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve American Fork, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in American Fork
American Fork Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 1,827 students · 27:1 students per teacher
8th grade in American Fork
American Fork Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 1,827 students · 27:1 students per teacher
9th grade in American Fork
American Fork Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 1,827 students · 27:1 students per teacher
10th grade in American Fork
American Fork High
Grades 10–12 · 2,316 students · 25:1 students per teacher
11th grade in American Fork
American Fork High
Grades 10–12 · 2,316 students · 25:1 students per teacher
12th grade in American Fork
American Fork High
Grades 10–12 · 2,316 students · 25:1 students per teacher
American Fork’s public schools are run by Alpine School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
How students score
American Fork vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Utah towns that share American Fork’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| American Fork | B+ | Alpine |
| Highland | B+ | Alpine |
| Lehi | B+ | Alpine |
| Pleasant Grove | B+ | Alpine |
| Cedar Hills | B+ | Alpine |
| Lindon | B+ | Alpine |
All 5 neighbors share Alpine with American Fork, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in American Fork
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Utah’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Serv By Appt, East Shore Online and New Eagle Mountain Middle School).
Questions about American Fork’s schools
Are American Fork’s schools good?
By Utah’s own tests, yes: the public schools American Fork children attend outscore 73% of Utah’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #27 of 119 Utah towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 60%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is American Fork in?
Alpine School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 86,645 students in 89 schools (2024–25).
Where do American Fork kids go to high school?
American Fork High, with 2,316 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is American Fork’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Alpine School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Utah.
How much does American Fork spend per student?
$10,044 in Alpine School District (FY2024), against $11,467 across Utah. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What American Fork families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near American Fork → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Utah. Stars are from neighbors.