What Liahona Preparatory Academy does

Liahona Preparatory Academy is a privately held LDS-affiliated K-12 educational institution founded in 1998 and headquartered at 2464 W. 450 S., Pleasant Grove, Utah. It operates two delivery models on a single proprietary 'Restoration Education' curriculum that integrates Latter-day Saint gospel principles into every academic subject: an on-campus Academy serving PreK through 12th grade at the Pleasant Grove location, and a Distance Education program serving grades 1-12 nationally and internationally. Supporting products include a self-paced Fast-Track credit recovery and acceleration program delivered on Thinkific, a proprietary curriculum bookstore operated on Shopify, a nationally competing Theatre Program with public ticket sales and auditorium rentals, and an SEVP-approved international student program with host-family housing support.

The business generates revenue primarily through subscription tuition billed monthly or annually, with tiered pricing by program, grade level, and accreditation track. Academy tuition ranges from $340/month for 2-Day Pre-K to $775/month for the All-In Academy Accredited high school bundle; Distance Education is priced from $150/month for elementary packages to $90/course/month for accredited secondary courses, with All-In DE Premium bundles priced annually at $3,495 (elementary) and $5,495 (secondary). Ancillary revenue streams include Fast-Track courses at $249 each, Off-Campus Credit fees at $195/credit, non-refundable registration fees ($125 Academy / $75 DE), international housing at $8,000 per host-family placement, I-901 processing at $200, bookstore sales, and theatre ticket and rental income. Faculty are reported at 85% advanced-degree holders with 15+ years average experience, supporting a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.

Liahona's technology stack is a composition of third-party platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: Schoology for learning management, Telenect for live online class delivery, Thinkific for self-paced courses, Shopify for the bookstore, Stripe for donations, and Viridian Cloud Partners for enrollment. The company holds Cognia accreditation and Utah state diploma authority, is SEVP-approved for F-1 international students, and has been ranked #1 by NICHE in multiple Utah and Salt Lake City-area categories, with a Top 50 national ranking from TheBestSchools.org for online high school diploma programs. Distribution is direct-to-consumer across both Academy and Distance Education channels, with growth driven by word-of-mouth referrals, NICHE rankings, and visibility from the theatre program.

Name

Liahona Preparatory Academy

Legal name

Liahona Preparatory Academy

Website

https://liahonaeducation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liahona Preparatory Academy is a privately held LDS-affiliated K-12 school in Pleasant Grove, Utah, operating an on-campus Academy and a national Distance Education program on its proprietary Restoration Education curriculum, with Fast-Track, bookstore, and SEVP-approved international programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Credit Recovery & Alternative Pathways (Virtual) (EDAJADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Faith-based education
• Private K-12 school
• Online homeschool program
• LDS education
• Accredited distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleasant Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Online Education Tuition: Monthly or annual subscription-based tuition for distance education programs serving grades 1-12. Elementary program priced as package; secondary courses priced per course with tiered pricing for accredited vs non-accredited tracks.
2. In-Person Academy Tuition: Monthly subscription tuition for on-campus education across PreK through 12th grade. Tiered by grade level with accredited and non-accredited high school options. Premium 'All-In Academy' packages available.
3. Course Fees: Per-course fees for secondary online education with pricing tiers for accredited ($90/month) vs non-accredited ($70/month) courses. Elective classes priced separately.
4. Fast-Track Classes: Self-paced credit recovery and acceleration courses priced at $249 per course, providing all-inclusive graduation requirements.
5. Off-Campus Credits: Transfer credit acceptance with $195 per credit fee and $95 application fee for approved external coursework.
6. Bookstore Sales: School bookstore selling proprietary curriculum materials, planners, and educational resources through Shopify e-commerce platform.
7. International Student Program: SEVP-approved program with annual tuition, housing fees ($8,000 for host family), and I-901 processing fee ($200) for international students seeking F-1 visa status.
8. Registration Fees: Annual registration fees: $125 for Academy students, $75 for Distance Education students. Non-refundable.
9. Theater and Events: Community theater program with ticket sales, theater rentals, and performances open to the public. Jr. High and High School musicals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Liahona Preparatory Academy is a private Christ-centered K-12 educational institution that delivers LDS-based academics through two primary channels: an in-person Academy on its Pleasant Grove, Utah campus (PreK-12) and a live Online Distance Education program (grades 1-12). The school offers both state-accredited diploma tracks and homeschool certificate tracks, with supplemental offerings including a Fast-Track credit recovery program, a SEVP-approved international student program, a Shopify-based curriculum bookstore, and a nationally award-winning theater program.

Product overview

Liahona Preparatory Academy offers two primary educational delivery models: Online Education (Distance Education) and In-Person Education (Academy), both built on its proprietary 'Restoration Education' curriculum that integrates LDS gospel principles with academic instruction. Supporting products include Fast-Track for credit recovery, a Shopify-based Bookstore for curriculum materials, and a Theatre Program for performing arts. The school also serves international students through a SEVP-approved program and enriches the educational experience with Youth Conference, Service Trips, and Educational Excursions. The school operates as a unified faith-based educational ecosystem rather than a platform with modular add-ons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Education (Distance Education) A live online education program for grades 1-12 featuring interactive classes via video, flexible scheduling with recorded lessons, and faith-based LDS curriculum. Combines real-time instruction with on-demand playback accessible for 32 weeks.
• In-Person Education (Academy) Traditional on-campus education for Pre-K through 12th grade at the Pleasant Grove, UT location. Features small class sizes (12:1 student-teacher ratio), structured daily schedules, and full integration of LDS values with academic instruction.
• Fast-Track Program Self-paced online credit recovery and acceleration program enabling students to earn credits toward a state-accredited diploma on their own schedule. Designed for transfer students, credit recovery, and accelerated learners. Priced at $249 per course.
• International Student Program SEVP-approved foreign exchange student program for international students seeking F-1 visa status. Includes a 7-step enrollment process, host family housing assistance ($8,000 housing fee), I-901 processing fee ($200), and comprehensive support for students from abroad.
• Liahona Bookstore Online Shopify-based bookstore selling proprietary curriculum materials, workbooks (including My Roots of Learning series), grammar books, and school supplies. Offers books organized by grade level and subject.
• Theatre Program Nationally award-winning theatre program that competes two to three times per year. Produces Jr. High and High School musicals, participates in Shakespeare Competition Showcase, and attends Utah Shakespeare Festival Competition. Theatre rentals and ticket sales are also available to the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students outperform testing averages on standardized tests
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)coreOthersSEVP-approved school allowing Liahona to accept international F-1 visa students. Program requires adherence to federal regulations for international student enrollment, I-20 issuance, and SEVIS reporting.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seton Home Study School: Catholic, accredited homeschool and online K-12 program serving families nationwide with integrated curriculum and counseling support. Directly comparable faith-based homeschool/online K-12 model, accredited diploma track, and family-as-primary-educator positioning.
• Liberty University Online Academy: Liberty University's accredited K-12 online program serving Christian homeschool families nationwide with live and recorded classes. Closely comparable faith-based online K-12 model with similar dual in-person/online brand, accredited diploma track, and college-prep positioning.
• BYU Independent Study: BYU's continuing-education division offering accredited online middle and high school courses widely used by LDS homeschool and distance-learning families. Highly comparable to Liahona's Distance Education program in target customer (LDS families), accredited state-diploma pathway, and self-paced/flexible delivery.
• Kolbe Academy: Catholic-inspired homeschool and online K-12 program offering accredited and honors tracks with a classical, faith-integrated curriculum. Comparable to Liahona as a faith-based online/homeschool K-12 alternative with dual diploma tracks and parent-as-educator philosophy.
• Power Homeschool (formerly BYU Homer): Online LDS-affiliated K-8 homeschool curriculum and lesson service marketed to LDS families seeking structured home education. Comparable in LDS-targeted customer segment, K-8 online/homeschool delivery model, and faith-integrated curriculum positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): One of the largest publicly traded online K-12 education companies in the US, offering tuition-free public and private online schooling nationwide. Overlaps with Liahona's online K-12 program in product category and delivery model, but serves a much broader secular/audited market at scale rather than a faith-based niche.

Regional players

• American Heritage School: Private K-12 school in American Fork, Utah with a faith-integrated, college-prep orientation that overlaps with the LDS family market in Utah County. Comparable regional LDS-friendly private K-12 competitor serving the same Pleasant Grove/Utah County feeder market.

Emerging players

• Memoria Press Online Academy: Classical Christian homeschool curriculum provider that has expanded into online academy classes for K-12 students. Comparable as a faith-based K-12 online alternative with curriculum-led differentiation, though smaller and more focused on classical pedagogy than LDS-specific integration.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/liahona-preparatory-academy

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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