Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Math Engineering & Science ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Math Engineering & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Academy For Math Engineering & Science's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Math Engineering & Science ranks within the top 5% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Math Engineering & Science is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
3%
1%
White
55%
72%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Math Engineering & Science's ranking?
Academy For Math Engineering & Science is ranked #27 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Math Engineering & Science?
The graduation rate of Academy For Math Engineering & Science is 95%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Academy For Math Engineering & Science?
472 students attend Academy For Math Engineering & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Academy For Math Engineering & Science students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Math Engineering & Science?
Academy For Math Engineering & Science has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Academy For Math Engineering & Science offer ?
Academy For Math Engineering & Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy For Math Engineering & Science part of?
Academy For Math Engineering & Science is part of Academy For Math Engineering & Science School District.
School Reviews
5 11/28/2014
I loved going here. I felt like I belonged and I didn't have a bad teacher. There were so many opportunities to do all the things I really loved from science to musical theater. It was a fantastic experience and I would recommend it to anyone willing to work hard.
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