ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE SOUTH
Academy of Mathematics and Science South is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Academy of Mathematics and Science South Inc. (90878) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 46 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
The Academy of Mathematics and Science (AMS) South is a public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth. As part of the AMS network, the school is deeply committed to a rigorous academic model that places a heavy emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Their curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in high-level coursework by fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and a strong foundation in core subjects.
Beyond academics, AMS South focuses on creating a structured and supportive environment characterized by a "no-excuses" philosophy that promotes high expectations for all students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and aims to close the achievement gap for students in the local community through extended school days and a culture of discipline. By integrating technology and data-driven instruction, the school strives to equip its students with the necessary tools to excel in competitive academic settings and future careers.
For more information, contact Academy of Mathematics and Science South at (520) 293-2676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(520) 293-2676
ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE SOUTH is a public Title I Charter school in Phoenix, AZ with about 46 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - Total Students:
- 46
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 46 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE SOUTH is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- White
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.