American Fork Junior High School

What American Fork Junior High School does

American Fork Junior High School is a public junior high school serving grades 7 through 9 in American Fork, Utah, operating under the Alpine School District — one of Utah's largest public school districts. The institution delivers free public education funded through state education allocations, local property taxes, and federal education grants; no tuition or fees are charged to in-district students. The campus is located at 20 W 1120 N, American Fork, UT 84003, with class hours running 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and an abbreviated Wednesday schedule.

The school's academic curriculum spans core subjects — Math, English, Science, History, World Languages, Fine Arts, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Physical Education/Health — alongside dedicated support services including a Counseling Center, special education Life Skills and Resource programs, English language learner (MLL) services, and speech therapy. Athletic programming covers Cross Country, Basketball, and Track. The institution's technology layer is built on Canvas as the learning management system and Skyward as the student information system for grades, attendance, and parent access, supplemented by iOS/Android mobile applications, an embedded Google Calendar for school events, Hometown Ticketing for event box office, and PayPal for donation processing.

The business model is non-commercial: revenue derives entirely from public education funding streams administered by the Alpine School District, with go-to-market limited to standard in-district student registration through the counseling center and district-wide enrollment system. The school is led by Principal Kirk Johnson with a team of grade-level Assistant Principals (Dane Hanvey for 9th grade, Amanda Hunt for 7th grade, plus Justin Reeves and Derek Rentz) and a faculty/staff directory spanning six pages with 100+ personnel across academic and administrative functions.

Name

American Fork Junior High School

Legal name

American Fork Junior High School

Website

https://afjh.alpineschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

American Fork Junior High School is a public grades 7-9 school in American Fork, Utah, operated by the Alpine School District. It delivers tuition-free academic, athletic, counseling, and special education programs funded by state, local, and federal education revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public junior high school
• Secondary education services
• Middle school academics
• Student athletics programs
• School counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

American Fork

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Publicly funded junior high school operating under Alpine School District. Revenue derived from state education funding, local property taxes, and federal education grants. No direct tuition or fee-based revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

American Fork Junior High School is a public junior high school serving students in grades 7-9 within the Alpine School District in Utah. It delivers free public education including core academic curriculum (Math, English, Science, History, World Languages), athletic programs (Cross Country, Basketball, Track), counseling services, and elective courses (Fine Arts, CTE, P.E./Health, Life Skills). The school is funded through state and federal education funding and serves district residents at no cost.

Product overview

American Fork Junior High School is an educational institution serving grades 7-9 in Alpine School District, Utah. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum across core subjects including Math, English, Science, History, World Languages, Fine Arts, and CTE (Career and Technical Education) courses. Beyond academics, the school provides athletic programs (Cross Country, Basketball, Track), counseling services, and support services including special education (Life Skills, Resource programs), English language learning (MLL), and speech therapy. The institution utilizes technology platforms including Skyward for student information management and Canvas as its learning management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• BASIS Charter Schools: High-performing charter school network serving grades K-12 across multiple states. Comparable to AFJH in delivering rigorous K-12 academic programming including middle school years, but differentiated as a charter network with selective admissions.
• Charter Schools USA: One of the largest charter school management organizations in the U.S., serving K-12 students including middle school grades. Comparable as an alternative K-12 education provider competing for the same student demographic, though operating under different governance and funding structures.
• National Heritage Academies: Public charter school operator managing schools across multiple states, including middle school grades. Comparable to AFJH as a K-12 education provider serving similar age demographics, though operating under charter rather than traditional district governance.

Broad incumbents

• Alpine School District: AFJH's parent district and one of Utah's largest school districts. Operates multiple schools across the same geographic area with shared administrative services, technology platforms, and curriculum standards—providing the broader umbrella under which AFJH operates.
• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): Large-scale operator of online and blended learning programs for K-12 students. Comparable to AFJH in serving the middle-school demographic but differs in delivery model (virtual vs. in-person) and scope (national rather than single-campus).

Others

• EdisonLearning: Provider of educational services and school management solutions to K-12 districts and schools. Comparable to AFJH in serving the K-12 market but operates as a service provider rather than a direct school operator.

Direct peers

• Pleasant Grove Junior High School: Adjacent junior high within Alpine School District serving grades 7-9 in Utah County. Shares the same district-level administrative structure, technology stack (Canvas/Skyward), and funding model, providing a direct operational peer for comparing student outcomes and program offerings.
• Lehi Junior High School: Fellow junior high school within Alpine School District serving grades 7-9 in Utah County. Operates under the same district structure, curriculum standards, and funding model as AFJH, making it a directly comparable peer for enrollment, staffing, and program benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-fork-junior-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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